Collapsed Roccas Bastion

Creator:

Poulsen, Sten Boye

Date:

1964 - 1965

Inscriptions:

Ledra Palace

Description:

Right, collapsed part of the Roccas Bastion near the Ledra Palace Hotel. Turkish TMT militia had dug a tunnel and created battle positions to cover with gunfire the Ledra Palace area and Paphos Gate in case of conflict. When it rained, the wall collapsed. Further in, the Jiriti, part of the Moat of the Medieval walls of Nicosia with buildings overlooking it.

Acquisition Note:

Donated by the photographer, Sten Boye Poulsen

Identifier:

pht_SBP_0009

Classification:

Photographs

Object Type:

Photograph

Rights Holder:

© Costas and Rita Severis Foundation

Rights Statement:

The CVAR holds or manages the copyright(s) in this item and its digital reproduction. If you need information about reusing this item, please send an email to research@severis.org

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