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Political tug of war takes toll on historical monuments

by Gary Nurkin last modified 09-26-2008 02:51 PM

NICOSIA • The priceless monuments of a collective past are fast disappearing from the Mediterranean mountain ranges due to political power play. The three-decade long conflict between Southern and Northern Cypriots is taking a toll on the rich cultural heritage of this historic island.

Political tug of war takes toll on historical monuments
Web posted at: 7/23/2008 1:59:57
Source ::: The Peninsula / BY SATISH KANADY
The decrepit remains of an ancient structure at Famagusta in Northern Cyprus.

NICOSIA • The priceless monuments of a collective past are fast disappearing from the Mediterranean mountain ranges due to political power play. The three-decade long conflict between Southern and Northern Cypriots is taking a toll on the rich cultural heritage of this historic


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