THE STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE OF CYPRUS AT THE FIRST HALF OF 7th CENTURY CE

Year 2019, Volume: 1 Issue: 2, 117 - 130, 24.09.2019

Katarzyna Maksymıuk

https://doi.org/10.33469/oannes.11

Abstract

Cyprus has always been perceived as a stepping-stone of cultural and economic communication joining various areas of East Mediterranean. The Location of Cyprus is usually dealt with in terms of cultural and trade exchange. In first half of 7th century CE the strategic significance of Cyprus on Near East was clearly highlighted. Even partial control over the Island, isolated Egypt, thus making the defense of this province extremely difficult unless impossible. This report is to draw attention to the military importance of the island in the first half of 7th century CE.

Keywords

Cyprus, Byzantine–Sasanian War, History, Strategic Significance, East Mediterranean

VII. YÜZYILIN İLK YARISINDA KIBRIS'IN STRATEJİK ÖNEMİ

Abstract

Tarih boyunca, Kıbrıs Doğu Akdeniz'in komşu bölgelerine uzanan kültürel ve ekonomik iletişimin bir basamak taşı olarak düşünülmüştür. Kıbrıs'ın lokalizasyonun önemi genellikle kültürel ve ticari alışveriş açısında ele alınmıştır. 7. yüzyılın ilk yarısında Kıbrıs’ın Yakın Doğu’daki stratejik önemi açıkça bilinmektedir. Ada üzerindeki Mısır’ın kısmi kontrolü bulunmaktaydı, bu nedenle bu bölgenin savunulması imkansız olmasa bile oldukça zordu. Bu çalışma, 7. yüzyılın ilk yarısında adanın askeri önemine dikkat çekmek için hazırlanmıştır.

Keywords

Tarihçe, Kıbrıs, Bizans-Sasani Savaşı, Stratejik Önem, Doğu Akdeniz

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