A visual journey through 1969 Cyprus: from ancient mosaics to village crafts
In short: This archival footage from the Penn Museum captures a summer in Cyprus, documenting everything from intricate Roman mosaics in Paphos to the traditional art of reed basket weaving.
The film documents scenes from June 22-23, 1969, in Paphos and Phiti. It features detailed shots of a large, complex mosaic depicting the kidnapping of Ganymede by the Eagle of Zeus, alongside depictions of animals such as tigers, rams, and dogs. Beyond the ancient art, the footage captures the living history of the region, including 14th to 15th-century icons, stone mills, and the manual process of constructing large reed baskets using horizontal strips in Mesoyi village.
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