Cyprus and Hala Sultan from the Early Ages to the Islamic Conquest
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The island of Cyprus has been the focus of attention for many civilizations throughout history due to its strategic location, which has made it significant politically, militarily, and culturally. As a natural transit point between Anatolia, the Syrian-Palestinian coast, and Egypt, the island has also become an important part of the religious, cultural, and commercial relations that developed in the Mediterranean world. In this respect, Cyprus has emerged as one of the influential centers shaping the history of the Eastern Mediterranean since the Early Ages. Throughout history, the island became part of Greek culture during the Ancient Greek, Hellenistic, and Roman periods; during the Byzantine period, it played a strategic role in the Eastern Roman Empire’s Mediterranean defense line. Information about these periods has largely reached us through Greek and Byzantine sources. With the Islamic conquests during the reign of Caliph ʿUthmān (23-36/644-656), the political balance of the Eastern Mediterranean shifted, and Cyprus, in particular, gained great importance. In this new era, the island became a key center where the military, diplomatic, and cultural dimensions of Islamic-Byzantine relations took shape. The study examines the historical development of Cyprus from the Early Ages to the Islamic conquest, based on the sources of each period. It also touches upon topics such as the preparation process for the Cyprus expedition carried out during the reign of Caliph ʿUthmān (28/649), the formation of the first Islamic navy, the procurement of ships in coastal cities, and shipyard activities. Unlike previous studies, our research also covers topics such as the routes taken during the Cyprus expedition, the siege process, and the nature of the subsequent agreement. Furthermore, the symbolic and religious position of the island in Islamic history is examined through the figure of Umm Ḥarām bint Milḥān (d. 28/649), one of the companions of the Prophet Muḥammad. Thus, an attempt has been made to demonstrate that Cyprus was not only a political center but also a religious and cultural space.
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Emre İlbars
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0000-0002-8359-8364
Türkiye
Yayımlanma Tarihi
17 Eylül 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
28 Ocak 2026
Kabul Tarihi
15 Nisan 2026
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Cilt: 37 Sayı: 2