Limnia: Restoration works at the Hadjipantelis house and the windmill in the occupied Limnia of Famagusta have been completed, according to Sotos Ktoris, Co-Chair of the Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage.
According to Cyprus News Agency, Ktoris shared details in a Facebook post about the Hadjipantelis house, noting its status as "a distinctive traditional house, which has been declared an ancient monument since 1971." The house, with its first construction phase dating back to the late 18th century, stands as a notable example of Cypriot traditional architecture. It is particularly unique for incorporating various architectural elements and stone reliefs from the archaeological site of Salamis and remnants of medieval buildings, as well as traditional decorative stone reliefs.
Ktoris elaborated that the restoration process involved the conservation and restoration of masonry, roof, and brick-built elements, preservation of historic stone reliefs, and restoration of wooden elements and floors. Additionally, the courtyard underwent landscaping, and the enclosure was restored. The project was funded by the European Union and implemented with the technical guidance of UNDP.
Furthermore, Ktoris announced the completion of conservation works at the Limnia windmill in the Famagusta district. He described the windmill as "a monument that reminds us of the way rural people faced the hardships of the time, with simplicity and ingenuity, harnessing natural forces to secure their family's bread." The windmill stands as an important element of cultural heritage and the history of rural life in Mesaoria. These conservation efforts were also supported financially by the European Union and received technical support from UNDP.