Painted series telling the story of Nicosia under siege, which happened in 1570 AD. Wherein Turks under the command of Lala Mustafa Pasha landed unopposed near Limassol on July 2, and laid siege to Nicosia. On the day the city fell, 20,000 Nicosians were put to death, and churches, public buildings, and palaces were looted.

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Painted series telling the story of Nicosia under siege, which happened in 1570 AD. Wherein Turks under the command of Lala Mustafa Pasha landed unopposed near Limassol on July 2, and laid siege to Nicosia. On the day the city fell, 20,000 Nicosians were put to death, and churches, public buildings, and palaces were looted.

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