A Catalogue Of The Cyprus Museum With A Chronicle Of Excavations Undertaken Since The British Occupation, And Introductory Notes On Cypriote Archaeology (1899)

""A Catalogue of the Cyprus Museum with a Chronicle of Excavations Undertaken Since the British Occupation, and Introductory Notes on Cypriote Archaeology"" is a book written by John Linton Myres in 1899. The book provides a comprehensive catalogue of the Cyprus Museum, which was established after the British occupation of Cyprus in 1878. The catalogue includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of the museum's collection, which consists of artifacts and antiquities from various periods of Cypriot history.In addition to the catalogue, the book also contains a chronicle of excavations that have been undertaken on the island since the British occupation. Myres provides a detailed account of these excavations, including information on the sites, the methods used, and the discoveries made. This section of the book is particularly valuable for archaeologists and historians interested in the history of Cyprus.The book also includes introductory notes on Cypriote archaeology, providing readers with a background on the history and culture of the island. Myres discusses the various civilizations that have inhabited Cyprus, including the Mycenaean, Phoenician, Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods. He also provides information on the geography, climate, and natural resources of the island, which have played a significant role in its history.Overall, ""A Catalogue of the Cyprus Museum with a Chronicle of Excavations Undertaken Since the British Occupation, and Introductory Notes on Cypriote Archaeology"" is an important resource for anyone interested in the archaeology and history of Cyprus. Myres' detailed descriptions and illustrations of the museum's collection, combined with his chronicle of excavations and introductory notes, provide a comprehensive overview of the island's rich cultural heritage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.