Cyprus And The Egypt connection

The Egyptians must have undoubtedly liked the beautiful Island of Cyprus because they just kept on arrival back. Possibly it had something to do with the fact that in those days (1500 Bc) they didn't have those luxury holiday resorts like Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh. Anything the fancy whether it was the sandy beaches or the great atmosphere they just kept on arrival back to her shores. They first took a trip there under the education of Thothes the third round about 500 Bc but they only hung nearby Cyprus until the Mycenaen Greeks turned up. They (the Greeks) have been the main cultural influence on Cyprus since that time and Greek is the native language too.

Anyway, the Egyptians decided to pop back over to Cyprus again for other visit in the 16th century Bc. It was all the idea of the top dude of the time who was some guy called Amasis. They however legged it rather abruptly when the Persians arrived to embrace Cyprus into their ever increasing empire. This was not all bad news for the Greeks though because at least it introduced them to the decadent luxuries of those astounding Persian rugs. Unfortunately for the Persians however there was issue brewing on the far horizon in the form of a dude called Alex. Alexander The Great as he preffered to be known had been pretty busy conquering most of the known world and had a single bone to pick with the Persians.

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Then guess what? Yep that's right the Egyptians decided to pop back over to Cyprus for other visit some time after 323 Bc. The Island was then ruled by Eygptian rulers including Queen Cleopatra who maintained control right up until 58 Bc when the Romans turned up. We all know at least a dinky of what went off after that lively Anthony, Caesar and Queen Cleopatra as she attempted to hold onto her empire. Well, like my old granddad used to say "all good things come to an end" and they did for the Romans too. Their Global empire eventually came tumbling down nearby their heads and they passed along with the Egyptians into Cyprus history. Then the Byzantine empire moved in followed by the Venetians who made great blinds but weren`t to nice to ruled by. So Cyprus let the Ottoman empire in who didn't give them any blanket boxes (ottormans) but they have hung nearby ever since but that's other Cyprus history lesson.

The great news is that now Cyprus is invading Egypt and you can take part if you want. Every week a cruise liner leaves Limassol and sails to port Said packed full of invading tourist. They have a great time on board dinning at the captains table, gambling in the casino and generally enjoying the delights of Ocean cruising. When the ship berths in Eygypt the invading Cyprus traveler board a fleet of luxury air conditioned coaches and head out across the trans desert highway towards Cairo. If they stay alert they will even catch a view of the legendary Suez canal too. Once they arrive near Cairo it's off to see the pyramids and maybe even take a camel ride into the desert. Then it's a short hop down the road to take a look at the Sphinx (not the trendy bar in Protaras) that giant stone cat in the middle of the desert.

The feature of the day for most population is a visit to the Cairo museum to see the famed burial mask of the boy king Tutankhamen. Ultimately there should be time for a bit of sell therapy in the bazaars before setting off again for Port Said. Back on the ship in time for dinner, more decadent gambling at the roulette table and a steady cruise back to Cyprus. Then after breakfast it's all ashore for onwards trip back to hotels and apartments in time for some more sun bathing or whatever. It doesn't look like the Egyptians are too bothered about arrival back to the Island anytime soon but you never know. If cruising isn't your cup of tea but you are concerned in Egypt's impact on the Island you could all the time pay a visit to the Nicosia museum. There you can see what is arguably the best range of Egyptian artifacts in Cyprus.

Cyprus And The Egypt connection

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