CyprusKarpasia (also Karpasion) was an ancient Cypriot city on the northern Karpas Peninsula, located 3 km from modern Rizokarpaso [1]. According to tradition, it was founded by the Phoenician king Pygmalion of Tyre [1]. The city possessed a harbor whose ancient moles remain visible today [1].
Karpasia - Town
Also known as: Carpasia, Karpasia, Karpasia (town), Karpasion, Καρπασία, Καρπασία (αρχαία πόλη), کارپاسیا (قصبہ), カルパシア, 卡爾帕斯
| Type | City/town/settlement |
|---|---|
| Period | 1500 - 500 BC |
| Country | Cyprus |
| Coordinates | 35.5966° N, 34.3781° E |