[ QUIZ-07 ] Count the registers, bonded into the two buttresses..!

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
16/02/2011 15:56

QUIZ (07): Again I have divided a picture of (part of) an historic monument in TRNC in 20 squares...

▶ The two questions: WHERE (a description is OK) was the picture taken and WHAT do you see on the picture?

▶ I'll fill one or two squares at random times - but there'll be no winner in this Quiz if in the end there are less than six empty rectangles to fill!

▶ Here and there I'll give a cryptic hint or some info... Hint-1: read the title of the thread...

▶ The prize in this Quiz: The first good (complete!) answer wins an invitation for two for an "Historical Walk in Kyrenia".

OK, here we go again: expats and swallows, show your knowledge about Northern Cyprus... I hope to see new nicknames...

▶ ▶ ▶ Click this (shortened but safe!) link to view the picture: [ http://is.gd/SXYvY0 ].

P.S. Level of difficulty of this Quiz: MEDIUM...



P.P.S. All other Quizzes here: ▶ [ http://is.gd/MHl4g0/Overview_of_updates_of_AAAC_site_in_2011 ]

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
16/02/2011 18:30

Btw: if you are interested in Cyprus History - you may be interested in the "Medieval Cyprus Fellowship" (free membership). Send an email to Hans Doeleman [ mcf.trnc@gmail.com ] and you'll receive a regular newsmail with the program of MCF Historical Walks & Talks and more.

Historical Walks and Talks: ▶ [ http://is.gd/i5FGL/Program_of_MCF_Historical Walks_and_Talks ].

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
16/02/2011 20:31

It looks like some help is needed...

1 : I've updated the picture of the Quiz: ▶ [ http://is.gd/SXYvY0 ].



2 : Here's another hint (2):

==== =a= == === ===== ======== == ======a= ====== == ======a



▶ ▶ ▶ Click this (shortened but safe!) link to view the picture: [ http://is.gd/SXYvY0 ].

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
16/02/2011 21:23

Hans. For the sake of Donty and Darrener2 can you make this slightly easier and give them some more clues. )

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
16/02/2011 21:44

Bill, is one of the funny English football teams playing tonight? It's so quiet in this thread... No names, but as you know the thread is usually crowded with people claiming to know the answer...

I've updated the picture again.

2 : Here's another hint (2):

==== =a= =e ==e ==ee= ======== == ======a= ====== == ======a

a's & e's now given.

▶ ▶ ▶ Click this (shortened but safe!) link to view the picture: [ http://is.gd/SXYvY0 ].

darrener2


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Message Posted:
16/02/2011 22:23

The north entrance of the Bedestan, formerly St Nicholas Church of the English before the restoration project.

darrener2


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Message Posted:
16/02/2011 22:32

"The north entrance of the Bedestan, formerly St Nicholas Church of the English before the restoration project."

Sorry, I forgot to mention it is in Lefkosa.

darrener2


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Message Posted:
16/02/2011 22:53

I know how Hans likes to be precise so the location is close to the Selimiye Mosque (formerly St Sophia Cathedral) and the Bandabuliya.

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
16/02/2011 23:19

Of course you are partly right darrener2.



Some historians had identified this church with that of St Nicholas of the order of St Thomas of Canterbury. Today the identification is considered to be mistaken.



Therefore I think it's 1 point each. )

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
16/02/2011 23:21

The large Byzantine church was altered again in the beginning of the 15th century and at the end of the 15th century the north facade with the impressively decorated gothic entrance was constructed. The dome, which covers the main church’s fourth aisle, was added during the same period.



The building was badly damaged during the Ottoman conquest .



Today it is known with the Turkish word ‘Bedestan’ which means ‘covered market’ since during the Ottoman period the building functioned as a fabrics market and it was also used as a storage space for wheat for a while.

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
16/02/2011 23:22

That last post was for Hans. However I'm sure he knew that! )

darrener2


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Message Posted:
16/02/2011 23:37

No1Doyen wrote: "Of course you are partly right darrener2. "



Pray tell, what have I written that is partly wrong?

As I recall,

'▶ The two questions: WHERE (a description is OK) was the picture taken and WHAT do you see on the picture?'

D2

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
16/02/2011 23:54

"The north entrance of the Bedestan, formerly St Nicholas Church......."





Some historians had identified this church with that of St Nicholas of the order of St Thomas of Canterbury. Today the identification is considered to be mistaken.



Could that be deemed as partly incorrect. Or have I read that wrong? )

darrener2


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Message Posted:
17/02/2011 00:03

Well, if the name 'St Nicholas of the English' is good enough for Hans to use when referring to this building, who am I to disagree? ;-)

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
17/02/2011 00:06

That's very true - you can't argue with Hans. )

darrener2


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Message Posted:
17/02/2011 00:12

No1Doyen wrote: "That's very true - you can't argue with Hans"

You can but you will never win!



If my crossword solving skills are up to scratch then his clue

==== =a= =e ==e ==ee= ======== == ======a= ====== == ======a

reads something along the lines of

This may be the Greek Orthodox St Nicholas Church in Lefkosia

darrener2


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Message Posted:
17/02/2011 00:13

Oops! Sorry - Lefkosa

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
17/02/2011 00:17

Yes, but some historians had identified this church with that of St Nicholas of the order of St Thomas of Canterbury. Today the identification is considered to be mistaken.



We need a ruling on this and I fear that Hans may not be able to make it for fear of upsetting his fellow historians. )

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
17/02/2011 00:20

Hans, we are waiting in anticipation of your impartial decision. )

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
17/02/2011 08:43

Good morning! I'll join this thread within an hour - first do some daily tasks. And may I remind you that it's two hours later here in TRNC than in the UK? While Darrener2 and Bill were virtually fighting for the points in the Quiz, I was asleep at 2.20 at night. Please keep this in mind when in future you two need a referee, impartial of course...

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
17/02/2011 10:56

Hans, At least you got some sleep, I've been awake all night searching the history books on this one )

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
17/02/2011 14:17

For as long as it lasts: back in business... The wonderful technicians of Kibtek succeeded to end the power cut in Yesiltepe (and elsewhere?), which started minutes after I typed message 20. The Quiz-07 will be continued as soon as I've finished some other tasks. I apologise for any inconvenience...

Schoie



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Message Posted:
17/02/2011 15:09

Nicosia, Cyprus.

This entrance to the mosque

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
17/02/2011 19:13

RE msg 7, darrener2: Right, again! I'm going to follow Bill's hint: make the Quizzes more difficult. Prepare, Darrener2..., you won't win Quiz-08...

Quoting D2: (...) If my crossword solving skills are up to scratch then his clue

==== =a= =e ==e ==ee= ======== == ======a= ====== == ======a

reads something along the lines of

This may be the Greek Orthodox St Nicholas Church in Lefkosia".

Almost right, but you were "cheating" with the last word, which should be Nicosia (7 characters). Lefkoşa = Turkish for North Nicosia. And Lefkosia = Greek for South Nicosia. Oh, never mind.

I'll update the web page with your (nick)name as the winner, so you'll be world famous in Northern Cyprus.

P.S. Darrener2: We must seriously discuss your prices! Any ideas when (if you want) to walk? Mail me a suggestion, please.

P.P.S. Prices: Donty, I haven't heard from you yet!



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DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
17/02/2011 20:27

I apologise for some errors in the links I provided to previous Quizzes. I've repaired them and here is the correct link:

▶ [ http://is.gd/MHl4g0/Overview_of_previous_Quizzes ].

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
17/02/2011 21:23

ATTENTION DONTY! I really need to know asap when you want to join for the Kyrenia Walk you have won! Mail me at mcf.trnc@gmail.com or call me at 05338645433. Thank you! - Hans Doeleman.

darrener2


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Message Posted:
17/02/2011 21:39

Thank you Hans. I will contact you to discuss my prices but, as I am sure you are aware, if you need to ask the price you cannot afford it.

Only joking of course.

D2

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
17/02/2011 22:40

RE msg 27, Darrener2: I'm sorry, I made this price/prize error in a previous post also. I have problems to remember when it's price/prize and worse when it's American or British English (advise/advice, apologise/apologize). Grrrr...

Oh, by the way, next Quiz will be done in the Dutch language... Ik weet zeker dat je dat niet erg vindt...