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Ancient Cypriot man statue from the fourth millennium BC to the end of the Roman period Royalty Free Stock Photo

An illustration of beautiful magical goddesss Royalty Free Stock Photo

Ancient Cypriot art objects from the fourth millennium BC to the end of the Roman period Royalty Free Stock Photo

British Museum in London displays Cypriot art objects from the fourth millennium BC to the end of the Roman period Royalty Free Stock Photo

Room 72 at the British Museum in London displays Cypriot art objects from the fourth millennium BC to the end of the Roman period Royalty Free Stock Photo

Ancient Cypriot man worshipers statues from the fourth millennium BC to the end of the Roman period

Room 72 at the British Museum in London displays Cypriot art objects from the fourth millennium BC to the end of the Roman period.In Greek mythology, the island of Cyprus is known as the land of the goddesss of love, Aphrodite. The island has been inhabited for at least 12,000 years. Settlers were attracted by its fertile land and traders by its abundant resources of timber and copper Ã¢â¬â the word copper actually comes from the name Cyprus. Major political powers fought for control over Cyprus, because of its strategic location in the Eastern Mediterranean. This long history of contact created a material culture that was diverse, yet still distinctively Cypriot.