Collapsed Roccas Bastion
Creator:
Poulsen, Sten Boye
Tarih:
1964 - 1965
Medium:
Inscriptions:
Ledra Palace
Description:
A United Nations soldier inspecting 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. Behind it, the spire of the Holy Cross Catholic church.
Subject:
Architecture, Fortifications, Religious Architecture, Christian Architecture, UNFICYP, DanCon
Acquisition Note:
Donated by the photographer, Sten Boye Poulsen
Identifier:
pht_SBP_0010
Classification:
Object Type:
Rights Holder:
© Costas and Rita Severis Foundation
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