The Evretou Grave

[Dominic]

Last time we walked around Evretou Dam, we observed a solitary grave on the opposite bank, half way up a hill. After the blog was published we were approached by somebody who keeps a log of the Turkish Cypriot Graves on the island. He hadn't a record of this one, so I promised to revisit the area and get more information...

Read the article and chat about it below...
 

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[cyprusmax47]

Lovely pics Dominic, full of atmosphere, matching the resting place of this person. No wonder your wife did not want to come with you when you see the sharp ascent.
And how can you expect that we could locate the pic with the fish...

Max

[Ams]

Thanks Dominic

I've seen the grave from across the dam, and wondered about it, so it was very interesting to see it up close through your photo.

Here is a photo of the grave (taken from the other side with a zoom), when the reservoir was completely full (and overflowing).

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[PaphosAL]

Amazing blog and photos thanks, Dominic!

This answers the other day's mystery mosaic photo puzzle as well. I cannot believe the work and expense the families of passed away loved ones have put into remembering them. Utterly and absolutely awesome!

AL

[Dominic]

Thanks Dominic

I've seen the grave from across the dam, and wondered about it, so it was very interesting to see it up close through your photo.

Here is a photo of the grave (taken from the other side with a zoom), when the reservoir was completely full (and overflowing).


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Do you mind if I add your photo to the facebook post I made on the Paphos Life facebook page?

It's nice to see it with the lake full. You can imagine his spirit happily fishing...

[Ams]

Not at all, go ahead and post it.

I wonder if the location was planned, so that it would be just above the highest possible water level?

Love your comment about him happily fishing, it's a great location for a final resting place.

[Ancient History]

Very interesting indeed.

[Kili01]

But actually a very strange place for a burial. Surely, on health and hygene grounds graves aren’t allowed close to a reservoir? Wonder who this man was?

Dee

[TLR]

Is it possible that it is a memorial to this gentleman, rather than an actual grave site?
Rather like a dedicated park bench? Either way he must have been much loved and respected.

[Yioula]

Is it possible that it is a memorial to this gentleman, rather than an actual grave site?
Rather like a dedicated park bench? Either way he must have been much loved and respected.

I think that could be correct

It’s a very beautiful and tranquil spot .......thank you Dominic for another excellent blog