Collapsed Roccas Bastion

Creator:

Poulsen, Sten Boye

Date:

1964 - 1965

Inscriptions:

Ledra Palace

Description:

United Nations soldier on top of the 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.

Acquisition Note:

Donated by the photographer, Sten Boye Poulsen

Identifier:

pht_SBP_0012

Classification:

Photographs

Object Type:

Photograph

Rights Holder:

© Costas and Rita Severis Foundation

Rights Statement:

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