Alain Le Brun has led excavations in this region at places like Kastros and Choirokoitia, and although it is not Jerusalem, one site here features a necropolis known as the Tombs of the Kings. Home to the pilgrimage site of the Hala Sultan Tekke, this region reaches its furthest eastern extent at Cape Andreas and is indented by Morphou Bay. This island's north is marked by the Kyrenia Mountains, while renowned painted churches can be found in its southerly Troodos Mounta
Alain Le Brun has led excavations in this region at places like Kastros and Choirokoitia, and although it is not Jerusalem, one site here features a necropolis known as the Tombs of the Kings. Home to the pilgrimage site of the Hala Sultan Tekke, this region reaches its furthest eastern extent at Cape Andreas and is indented by Morphou Bay. This island's north is marked by the Kyrenia Mountains, while renowned painted churches can be found in its southerly Troodos Mountains. Important cities here include Famagusta and Limassol, and it was home to a cult center of Aphrodite at Paphos. Divided between north and south by the Green Line, for 10 points, name this island with capital Nicosia, marked by ethnic strife between Greek and Turkish inhabitants.
Alain Le Brun has led excavations in this region at places like Kastros and Choirokoitia, and although it is not Jerusalem, one site here features a necropolis known as the Tombs of the Kings.
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