[QUIZ-07] A Greek or Cyprus pillar - where and why?

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
06/03/2010 21:12

[Rules and first and only prize as usual]

There are plenty of marble and granite pillars in Northern Cyprus. But the one on the picture below is very special.

Check this photo: http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/DSC01588_cut_72.jpg

The questions (for THREE points!): 1: Is the pillar on the picture made of Greek or Cyprus marble? 2: Where do you find this pillar? 3: Why is the pillar standing on its location?

Answers before Sunday, March 7, 8 pm.

The score in this new series of Quizzes: Darrener2: 1,5 pt. Japeal: 1 pt. Mamachina: 1 pt. Ianwfs: 0.5 pt. Hatty: 1/4 pt, Bill: 1/4 pt.

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No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
06/03/2010 21:16

Hans. Here are the correct answers.



1. Yes

2. Cyprus

3. Because it was put there.



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DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
06/03/2010 21:18

Do you really want to lose your 0,25 point..?!

AlsancakJack



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Message Posted:
06/03/2010 21:28

Hans from what I understand is that the majority if not all of the marble columns that exist in Cyprus (North and South) were manufactured to order by the Italians and shipped over to Cyprus. If I am wrong then I was told little white lies by a group of Archaeologists that I had the privilege of spending a day with in Kato Paphos many years ago. It opened my eyes to the abundance of ancient history that exist's on this Island.

By the way I am not in this competition but if I am correct then you can award any points to Bill because he really needs them.

AJ

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
06/03/2010 21:38

RE msg 4, AJ: (...) the majority if not all of the marble columns that exist in Cyprus (North and South) were manufactured to order by the Italians and shipped over to Cyprus. (...)

=> Not correct, AJ (but I'll get back to your message 4 later).

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
06/03/2010 21:39

Greek

St. Barnabus Monastery



working on the third question.

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
06/03/2010 21:41

Thanks Dave. I should win this one though. )

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
06/03/2010 21:47

RE msg 6, No1Doyen: (...) Greek (...)

=> Great, Bill! I composed this question especially for you, because I couldn't stand your suffering anymore. 1 pt! I don't have the slightest hope that you score another point in this Quiz, so it's serious business for the others now. Two points to win!

The score in this new series of Quizzes: Darrener2: 1,5 pt. Bill: 1,25 pt. Japeal: 1 pt. Mamachina: 1 pt. Ianwfs: 0.5 pt. Hatty: 1/4 pt.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
06/03/2010 21:51

Can you believe it..? Just for the record... http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/Score_of_Bill.jpg

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
06/03/2010 22:07

I'm overwhelmed!

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
06/03/2010 22:21

Could it be in Bellapais?

Hatty


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Message Posted:
06/03/2010 22:26

Spot on Bill

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
06/03/2010 22:34

I want full answers, Bill... And for Hatty goes the same...

Hatty


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Message Posted:
06/03/2010 22:40

This marble column once supported the roof vaults for the Chapter House, it's Roman and was re-erected in 1912

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
06/03/2010 23:05

Southeast of the cloisters is the square Chapter House, with a single marble column re-erected in 1912



3 points please Hans! )

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
07/03/2010 10:33

RE msg 14, Hatty: (...) This marble column once supported the roof vaults for the Chapter House, it's Roman and was re-erected in 1912 (...)

=> Right! But..., I can give you only one point. The reason for the re-erection is still in the dark in this thread!

The score in this new series of Quizzes: Darrener2: 1,5 pt. Bill: 1,25 pt. Hatty: 1,25 pt. Japeal: 1 pt. Mamachina: 1 pt. Ianwfs: 0,5 pt.

P.S. Bill's answer in msg 15: sorry, too late! Probably you have slow Internet and live far away in the UK..?

mamachina


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Message Posted:
07/03/2010 10:38

All over bar the shouting - I logged on too late to have a go at this one before the gannets descended!!!!

darrener2


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Message Posted:
07/03/2010 11:16

I do not know of a reason for it's re-erection other than as part of the restoration works carried out in 1912 by George Jeffrey, who had amongst other titles, the Curator of the Ancient Monuments of Cyprus.

He also wrote many fascinating papers and books on the architecture of Cyprus.

japeal



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Message Posted:
07/03/2010 11:41

Han,



Was this the pillar that was brought from the ruins of Lamboussa

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
07/03/2010 11:44

RE msg 18, Darrener2: Well done! Thanks to the efforts of the British architect George Jeffery we can still see the world famous Refectory (a world wonder in medieval times!) in Bellapais Abbey. "In 1912 and 1913, extensive repairs and clearing away of debris and earth from the cloister court, etc., took place under the supervision of the Curator of Ancient Monuments (George Jeffery). The great refectory was supported at its west end where, owing to the removal of the monastic buildings on this side, a serious settlement had taken place threatening the general ruin of the great hall. etc"

More here: http://www.allcrusades.com/CASTLES_COUNTRIES/castles_cyprus_overview-2.html

and here: http://www.allcrusades.com/CASTLES/CYPRUS/BELLAPAIS/Refectory/refectory-txt-1.html

The score in this new series of Quizzes: Darrener2: 2,5 pt. Bill: 1,25 pt. Hatty: 1,25 pt. Japeal: 1 pt. Mamachina: 1 pt. Ianwfs: 0,5 pt.

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DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
07/03/2010 12:00

[CONTINUED from mag 20]

RE msg 2, AJ: Although Cyprus has marble (quarried in the area of Bellapais and elsewhere), it's too fractured to use for pillars/columns etc. Many white/grey marble pillars we still see today as part of churches, palaces, houses of nobles etc, were "borrowed" from Salamis (Roman periods), mainly during the Lusignan era (roughly 1192-1489) and Venetian rule (1489-1570/71).

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
07/03/2010 12:07

[CONTINUED from msg 20]

Here's "George Jeffery's Pillar" in the Chapter house of Bellapais Abbey: http://www.allcrusades.com/BB_pics/DSC01588_72.jpg

And here's more: http://www.allcrusades.com/CASTLES/CYPRUS/BELLAPAIS/Chapter-and-classroom/chapter-classroom-txt-1.html

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DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
07/03/2010 12:11

Error: "Do you want more historical quizzes or it enough?" should be: "Do you want more historical quizzes or is it enough?"

Clarissa2


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Message Posted:
07/03/2010 18:04

Re: Msg 22,

Dear DC,



I am in a deep sulk ....