FAMAGUSTA

fämägooˈstä, Gr. Ammochostos, city (1992 pop. 30,798), E Cyprus, on Famagusta Bay. An important port and a Turkish administrative center, the city was completely evacuated in 1974 when Turkey invaded the island. Before 1974 the majority of the population had been Greek Cypriots. Farming is the main occupation, and there are other light industries. Famagusta occupies the site of ancient Arsinoë, built (3d cent. b.c.) by Ptolemy II. After the fall (1291) of Acre to the Saracens, Christian refugees greatly increased the city's wealth. The seat (15th–16th cent.) of the Venetian governors of Cyprus, it was strongly fortified by the Venetians; the governor's palace, the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, and many churches testify to its medieval splendor. As a British naval base the city was heavily bombed in World War II, and from 1946 to 1948 a British internment camp for illegal Jewish immigrants to Palestine was maintained near the city. Famagusta is thought to be the scene of Acts II through V of Shakespeare's Othello.

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Medieval Trade in the Mediterranean World: Illustrative Documents
Book by Robert S. Lopez, Irving W. Raymond; Columbia University Press, 1955
Subjects: Commerce--History
...captured on the kings land, were in Famagusta in custody of the government. And...and were held in the storehouse at Famagusta for the lord king; that the lord king should send instructions to Famagusta to his officers to release them to...
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The Later Crusades, 1274-1580: From Lyons to Alcazar
Book by Norman Housley; Oxford University Press, 1992
Subjects: Crusades, Europe--History--1492-1648, Europe--History--476-1492
...grew in proportion to the importance of Famagusta for their trade in the East. As we saw...Cypriot concern about the declining role of Famagusta as a result of the failure of the papal...destroying it and redirecting trade towards Famagusta. Both having failed, Peter attempted...
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Area Handbook for Cyprus
Book by Eugene K. Keefe, William W. Cover, William Giloane, James M. Moore, Suzanne Teleki, Eston T. White; US Government Printing Office, 1971
Subjects: Cyprus
To the east the hills in Famagusta District taper down gradually, and...five miles between Morphou and Famagusta bays. Its highest elevation is about...groves. The eastern one-third is in Famagusta District and includes the city of...
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The World of the Middle Ages: A Reorientation of Medieval History
Book by John L. Lamonte; Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1949
Subjects: Middle Ages
...Christian and Moslem countries. The wealth of Famagusta became proverbial, and the many beautiful...between the Venetian and Genoese colonists in Famagusta. The net result was the capture of Famagusta by a Genoese fleet 1373 and the occupation...
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The Templars: Selected Sources
Book by Malcolm Barber, Keith Bate; Manchester University Press, 2002
Subjects: Templars--History--Sources
51 1 Charter of a Genoese ship at Famagusta (25 February 1300) ELatin Actes passes...Johannes, which is now in the port of Famagusta at anchor (ad scarsum), from the month...the said ship to leave the harbour at Famagusta and make for Syria, to the following...
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journal articles on: Famagusta  - 12 results

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The Translation of the Unseen Self: Fortunatus, Mercury and the Wishing-Hat
Journal article by Michael Haldane; Folklore, Vol. 117, 2006
Subjects: Fortunatus (Book)--Criticism and interpretation, German folk literature--Criticism and interpretation
...most of the action occurs in ports, in Famagusta, Venice, London and Alexandria...himself in society. Fortunatus leaves Famagusta in order to rediscover his identity by...fieng in an zu verdriessen also zu Famagusta zu sein" ("Now when Fortunatus...
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An Analysis and Review of the Divided City of Nicosia, Cyprus, and New Perspectives
Journal article by Derya Oktay; Geography, Vol. 92, 2007
Subjects: Cyprus, Economic recovery, International trade, Minority & ethnic violence, Politics, Sectarian violence, Technical support, Urban areas
...the most dynamic quarter of the town of Famagusta in the northern sector, has been closed...urban areas of Kyrenia, Morphou and Famagusta. In addition, some of the Turkish Cypriots...together with the municipalities of Famagusta and Kyrenia, received some funds from...
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The Date of Thomas Combe's Fortunatus and Its Relation to Thomas Dekker's Old Fortunatus
Journal article by Michael Haldane; The Modern Language Review, Vol. 101, 2006
Subjects: Adaptations--Comparative analysis, Combe, Thomas--Criticism and interpretation, Combe, Thomas--Works, Dekker, Thomas (English playwright)--Criticism and interpretation, Dekker, Thomas (English playwright)--Works, Fortunatus (Play)--Criticism and interpretation
...his invitation to the King of Cyprus to visit his palace at Famagusta for the wedding-feast with the words, so solt ir doch kainer...ainen grossen gunst unnd wolwoellen von der ganntzen stat zu Famagusta machet, and the joy the citizens display at his return from...
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Managing 'balance' in a Tourism Context
Journal article by Audrey Gilmore, David Carson, Mário Ascenção, Lyn Fawcett; Irish Journal of Management, Vol. 29, 2008
Subjects: Area planning & development, Comparative studies, Marketing management, Northern Ireland, Regions, Republic of Northern Cyprus, Sustainable development, Tourism
...the main cities of Lefkosa (Nicosia) and Gazimagusa (Famagusta) are divided by the border separating north from south and...the two key cities, Lefkosa (Nicosia) and Gazimagosa (Famagusta) still look like war zones. Overall transport infrastructure...
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A Comparative Study on Children's Perceptions of the Child Rights in the Turkish Community of Turkey and Northern Cyprus
Journal article by Hamza Akengin; Education, Vol. 129, 2008
Subjects: Children's rights--Research, Elementary school students--Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, High school students--Beliefs, opinions and attitudes
...education schools in Kadikoy town in the Istanbul province, and in the TRNC, the 8th grades of the secondary schools in the Famagusta (Gazimagusa) town. Both the schools and the classrooms were selected randomly, but due attention was paid to ensure that...
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Minority Report
Magazine article by Christopher Hitchens; The Nation, Vol. 252, January 28, 1991
Subjects: Cypriot foreign relations--Turkey, Cyprus, Iraq, Iraqi foreign relations--Turkey, Persian Gulf War, 1991--International aspects, Turkey--International relations, Turkish foreign relations--Cyprus, Turkish foreign relations--Iraq, Turkish foreign relations--United States, United States, United States foreign relations--Turkey, Yemen--International relations
...Venetian garrison at the Cypriot city of Famagusta (where Othello had once been governor...Marsyas was born out of the tragedy of Famagusta and the torture of Bragadin, but it...powers that be in Washington. In 1974, Famagusta fell to the Turks again. After being...
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Armada of the Cross: The Future of Europe Depended on the Victory of an Underdog Christian Fleet Holding Back the Turks at the Battle of Lepanto
Magazine article by William Norman Grigg; The New American, Vol. 19, March 10, 2003
Subjects: Battle of Lepanto, 1571--Military aspects, Turks--Military policy
...across the island, only the city of Famagusta resisted. From April to August 1571...powder and provisions, the defenders of Famagusta surrendered on terms to the Turks. Once...Monte Cassino. News of the atrocities at Famagusta reached the Christian League fleet literally...
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Chipping Away the Invisible Wall across CYPRUS
Magazine article by Jan Knippers Black; USA Today (Society for the Advancement of Education), Vol. 129, January 2001
Subjects: Cyprus--Political aspects, Diplomatic negotiations in international disputes--Cyprus, European Union--Membership, Peace negotiations--Cyprus, Turkey--Political aspects
...resettlement of Varosha, the modern sector of Famagusta, which had been overwhelmingly ethnically...of the country, from just south of Famagusta in the East to the Bay of Morphou in...Greek Cypriots remains the restoration of Famagusta. On that matter, none expected major...
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Letters from Cyprus: Notes from a Deeply Divided Island
Magazine article by Edward J. Costello; Dispute Resolution Journal, Vol. 60, May-Jul 2005
Subjects: Alternative dispute resolution, Arbitration, Cyprus, Political behavior
...visit, we drove through "downtown" Famagusta (renamed Gazimagusa by TRONC), stopping...Greek origins. For example, most of Famagusta (where Othello is supposedly buried...called Gazimagusa. But the portion of Famagusta that remains South of the Green Line...
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Shattered Lives: Last Year, 26 People, Mostly Young Men, Were Killed in Gang-Related Shootings in London. Each Death Wrecks a Family and Tears the Heart out of a Community, as Harry Fletcher Learned
Magazine article by Harry Fletcher; New Statesman, Vol. 137, January 21, 2008
Subjects: Gang violence--Cases, Gang violence--Casualties, Gang violence--Prevention, London, England--Safety and security measures, London, England--Social aspects
...many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, lived around Famagusta. Friends said of him: "He constantly made people laugh...was held at the local mosque and Etems body was flown to Famagusta for burial. About 20 of his friends, including my son...
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PAUPER AMID THE PRINCES; Miracle Worker: Temuri Ketsbaia Has Anorthosis Famagusta Well Placed in the Champions League despite Having a Limited Budget
Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), October 24, 2008
Subjects: Champions League
...Worker: Temuri Ketsbaia Has Anorthosis Famagusta Well Placed in the Champions League despite...Champions League with impoverished Anorthosis Famagusta. The Mediterranean minnows have already...people to remember the name Anorthosis Famagusta and, yes, I do feel as if we are flying...
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Football: Jol Is Defiant over Defoe; UEFA CUP: Last Night's 1st Rnd,1st Leg Action GOAL HERO STILL FACES SNUB Spurs 6 A. Famagusta 1
Newspaper article; The Mirror (London, England), September 21, 2007
Subjects: Professional soccer
...GOAL HERO STILL FACES SNUB Spurs 6 A. Famagusta 1. Byline: By MIKE WALTERS JERMAIN...to make an impact against a team like Famagusta is a different kettle of fish to playing...more compliant opponents than Anorthosis Famagusta last night. A first-half blitz, including...
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Football: Jol: We're Still in Safe Hands with Robbo; UEFA Cup Previews: Tottenham Keep Faith SPURS BOSS BACKS HIS UNDER-FIRE KEEPER A.FAMAGUSTA V SPURS, TODAY, KO 3.45PM
Newspaper article; The Mirror (London, England), October 4, 2007
Subjects: Professional soccer, UEFA Cup (Soccer)
...BOSS BACKS HIS UNDER-FIRE KEEPER A.FAMAGUSTA V SPURS, TODAY, KO 3.45PM. Byline...Robinson in tonights UEFA Cup clash against Famagusta to give the England No.1 a confidence...first-round clash against Anorthorsis Famagusta with an unassailable 6-1 lead from...
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Football: Haunted Robinson Win's Jol Support; A FAMAGUSTA V SPURS TODAY, 3.15PM UEFA CUP
Newspaper article; Daily Post (Liverpool, England), October 4, 2007
Subjects: Professional soccer, UEFA Cup (Soccer)
Football: Haunted Robinson Wins Jol Support; A FAMAGUSTA V SPURS TODAY, 3.15PM UEFA CUP. Byline: By MIKE McGRATH...weeks draw in Switzerland at the expense of Anorthosis Famagusta after taking a 6-1 lead to Cyprus. It would normally...
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I'll Halt Torres to Prove I'm Still No1, Says Robbo; Lonely Time: Spurs Boss Martin Jol Watches His Side's 1-1 Draw against Cypriot Minnows Anorthosis Famagusta Last Night Knowing That Defeat at Liverpool on Sunday Could See Him Axed
Newspaper article; The Evening Standard (London, England), October 5, 2007
...Draw against Cypriot Minnows Anorthosis Famagusta Last Night Knowing That Defeat at Liverpool...UEFA Cup first-round tie at Anorthosis Famagusta by Robbie Keaneequaliser in the 78th...had hoped to get a clean sheet against Famagusta, but their goal took on hiscontract...
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encyclopedia articles on: Famagusta  - 3 results

 
 
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Famagusta
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
FAMAGUSTA famagoo sta, Gr. Ammochostos, city (1992 pop. 30,798), E Cyprus, on Famagusta Bay. An important port and a Turkish administrative...and there are other light industries. Famagusta occupies the site of ancient Arsinoe, built...
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Lusignan
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...Nicosia, was long a center of French medieval culture. Famagusta, however, was ceded in the mid-1370s to Genoa as security...The usurper became king as James II, recovered (1464) Famagusta, and married the Venetian heiress Caterina Cornaro . Their...
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Cyprus
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
...100 km) W of Syria. The capital and largest city is Nicosia . In addition to the capital, other important cities are Famagusta , Larnaca , and Limassol . The island is divided into a northern, Turkish Cypriot sector and a southern, Greek Cypriot sector...


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