[1878#5] Back in time: the Kantara Monastery, center of rebellion

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
22/11/2010 13:42

One day in 1878 this man, with a never seen wooden box on a tripod ("camera obscura"), visited the Kantara monastery. He was the British photographer whose heritage of hundreds of pictures of Cyprus is now, more than 130 years later, a joy to view. They're all long gone: the photographer, the amazed locals on his pictures - but many of the pictured buildings can still be visited. The monastery of Kantara is one of them... In this thread: a lovely picture, some text to explain the importance of Kantara Monastery and an attached map for your convenience... Enjoy the picture and maybe later a day out to Kantara Castle and... Kantara Monastery! More here: [ http://is.gd/hAcoH ].

stilluvithere



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Message Posted:
22/11/2010 13:57

wonderful photo Hans, any more like that?

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
22/11/2010 14:18

RE msg 2, stilluvithere: There are many more in my archive - I'll upload one a day (until C44 readers get bored... ).

Clarissa2


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Message Posted:
22/11/2010 15:01

Re : Msg 3,



"... (until C44 readers get bored... )."



Don't worry, DC, it is their "aggregate state".







P.S. Thank you for the Kantara monastery info.

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
22/11/2010 15:16

As usual Hans, excellent photos.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
22/11/2010 16:56

If you have missed one or more of my (historical) uploads or want to view a picture again - they're all here: http://is.gd/gctxf

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
22/11/2010 18:20

Update of Kantara Monastery here: [ http://is.gd/hAcoH ]. View how the people in 1878 were shown the nature between Kantara Castle and Kantara Monastery... Amazing!

Glasbury


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Message Posted:
22/11/2010 19:56

I never get bored of your pictures.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
22/11/2010 22:52

For the happy few who appreciate it - page updated again: [ http://is.gd/hAcoH ].

Lilli



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Message Posted:
22/11/2010 22:54

we never ever get bored with your wonderful photos hans. keep on xxxxxxx

Blackbird



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Message Posted:
23/11/2010 00:06

I agree Lilli, Hans pictures are fascinating.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
25/11/2010 19:33

I've added another fine drawing of the Kantara Monastery anno 1878. Although the monastic building looks decaying - the monastery was obviously still inhabited!

All updates for you to choose from [ http://is.gd/gctxf ].

Pugwash


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Message Posted:
25/11/2010 19:40

So DC when will you improve this horrible website and bring it up to date? You criticise all others but you need to put your house in order especially as you have banner adverts and are looking for "posts" or so it seems from Cyp 44 members.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
25/11/2010 20:59

RE msg 13, Pugwash: Hundreds of visitors to my site again today, from all over the world. Mainly students, who cannot visit Cyprus or the Crusading countries I have visited. Their positive reactions - and the ones on this board - count for me. The childish criticism from a stalking Granny in Girne is unimportant. Go do the dishes.

gusanova


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Message Posted:
26/11/2010 06:15

well said Hans,

I thank you for your historical and interesting articles that you take the time to show on this site.

Please keep them going!

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
26/11/2010 09:51

I think it's very informative.

BoTanica


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Message Posted:
26/11/2010 09:57

Thanks Hans, any news on the old church ruins you found a little while ago?