Roman Cyprus - Wikipedia
WEBRoman Cyprus was a small senatorial province within the Roman Empire. While it was a small province, it possessed several well known religious sanctuaries and figured prominently in Eastern Mediterranean trade, particularly the …
Ancient history of Cyprus - Wikipedia
WEBHistory of Cyprus. Timeline. Prehistoric history. Ancient history ( Roman Era) Medieval history ( Theme by Byzantine Reconquest) Kingdom of Cyprus. Venetian Cyprus. Ottoman Cyprus.
History of Cyprus - Wikipedia
WEBCyprus became a Roman province in 58 BC, according to Strabo because the Roman politician, Publius Clodius Pulcher, held a grudge against the king of Cyprus, Ptolemy, and sent Marcus Cato to conquer the island after he had become tribune.
Cyprus - Province of the Roman Empire | UNRV
WEBApr 18, 2024 · Roman Provinces. Cyprus. The earliest known human settlements on Cyprus date as early as 6000 BC. The abundance of copper on the island brought traders and settlers from all over the east, and a variety of nations ruled from the earliest times.
The Rule of Cyprus by the Romans - Discover Cyprus
WEBThe seizure of Cyprus by the Romans. We learn from Strabo (63 BC-AD 24), Plutarch (46–after 119) and Dion Cassius (150 – 235) that Cyprus became a Roman province in 58 BC, when the Roman politician, tribune Publius Clodius Pulcher, sent Marcus Cato to conquer the island alone, without an army, from the king Ptolemy, something that …
Hellenistic and Roman Cyprus - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
WEBRoman involvement in Cypriot affairs began as early as 168 B.C., although Cyprus became a Roman province only in 58 B.C. During Roman rule, Paphos retained its position as the island’s principal city and gained much fame from the temple of Aphrodite, which it advertised on its coinage.
Ancient Cyprus - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMar 22, 2012 · Roman Cyprus. When the Romans became the largest power in the Meditteranean, Cyprus became their focus for various reasons. It became a Roman province in 58 BCE, when Marcus Cato took control of the island. Cyprus suffered under Roman rule, along with bad management and severe taxes.
Roman Cyprus - Livius
WEBAug 10, 2020 · Roman Cyprus. In 58 BCE, Cyprus was conquered by the Roman Republic. At first, it was part of the province of Cilicia; during the civil wars, it was given back to the Ptolemaic Empire; and finally, it became an independent province in 31 BCE. The copper mines were awarded to a Roman ally, king Herod the Great of Judaea.
Roman Cyprus - Wikiwand
WEBRoman Cyprus was a small senatorial province within the Roman Empire. While it was a small province, it possessed several well known religious sanctuaries and figured prominently in Eastern Mediterranean trade, particularly the …
The Roman Province (Chapter XI) - A History of Cyprus
WEBChapter XI - The Roman Province. Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 November 2011. George Hill. Chapter. Get access. Cite. Summary. When taken over by the Romans, Cyprus seems to have been associated with Cilicia, which had been a Roman Province since 103 b.c.
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