The history of the city is mainly known for its events in 1191 A.D., which marked the end of the Byzantine Rule in Cyprus. The king of England, Richard the Lionheart, foresaw the strategic importance of Cyprus as a base for supplying the forces taking part in the Third Crusade and conquered the island.
The Ottoman Empire invaded Cyprus in 1570–1577 and occupied it. Limassol was conquered in July 1570 without any resistance.
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This volume is the first scholarly work in English examining the history of the town and district of Limassol in Cyprus from antiquity to the 1570/1 Ottoman ...
Limassol, Cyprus, boasts a captivating history that spans millennia. The city's roots can be traced back to ancient times, when it was known as Neapolis.
The town of Limassol began to be mentioned in history during the early byzantine era with the name Neapolis. During the byzantine years it was the main base of ...