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Kantara Castle, located in Cyprus and currently under the de-facto control of Northern Cyprus, stands as a testament to the island's rich history and the convergence of various architectural influences. Despite the lack of a precise construction date, the prevailing theory suggests its origins during the Byzantine period, combining both Byzantine and Frankish architectural elements. The castle's name, derived from the Cypriot Maronite Arabic word "kandak," meaning stone bridge, reflects its strategic location and purpose.
Situated to the east of Buffavento Castle and forming a protective axis with St. Hilarion Castle to the west, Kantara played a vital role in signaling between the castles during the Byzantine period. The exact commission date of these castles remains unknown, with various theories proposing events in 965, 1091, or the late 11th century, associating their construction with the expulsion of Arabs, the rebel Rhapsomates, or the upheaval caused by the First Crusade.
Kantara Castle served multiple functions throughout its existence, including acting as a watchtower for pirate raids, an administrative center, and a place of incarceration. Its historical significance is highlighted by its capture in 1191 by Richard the Lionheart during his campaign against Isaac Komnenos of Cyprus. The Knights Templar briefly ruled the island until a revolt in Nicosia led to its resale to Guy of Lusignan in 1192.
The castle faced a period of peace until the death of Hugh I of Cyprus in 1218, triggering a struggle for regency. The conflict escalated into open war in 1228, with the castle besieged by the Ibelins in 1229. After a year-long siege, Gauvain de Cheneche, the castle's commander, was killed, leading to the surrender of the garrison. The Lusignans continued their rule with occasional interruptions, including the Republic of Genoa's invasion in 1373, which was successfully repelled by Prince John of Antioch.
The importance of the Kyrenian castles, including Kantara, was recognized by James I of Cyprus and Peter II of Cyprus, who expanded their fortifications. Transforming Kantara into a garrison castle, they erected barracks and an enormous cistern. In 1489, the Republic of Venice acquired the island, and by 1519, Italian engineers deemed the castle obsolete. The Kyrenian mountain castles fell into disuse, with the last garrison departing in 1525. The castle was ultimately dismantled in 1560, though its buildings remained relatively well-preserved until the early 20th century when looting took its toll.
In 1905, Kantara Castle was classified as historic heritage, thanks to the efforts of French archaeologist Camille Enlart. Restoration work was undertaken in 1914 by British colonial authorities led by George Jeffery, aimed at attracting sightseers. In 1939, efforts to prevent the collapse of the horseshoe tower's foundation were initiated, further contributing to the preservation of this remarkable historical site. Kantara Castle stands today as a captivating testament to Cyprus's multifaceted history and the resilience of its architectural heritage.
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Volunteers Needed! These photos show the trash currently in this historic stream. We can certainly use your help! Please mark your calendars for our cleanup of the Historic Bread and Cheese Creek on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Rain or Shine, we clean up the section of Historic Bread and Cheese Creek from the Berkshire Area to North Point Road. Registration will be at 2408 Plainfield Road, Dundalk, MD 21222. This event will be run in conjunction with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s Annual Project Clean Stream and American River’s Nation River Cleanup as well as Reclaim the Bay! We have also attached an event flyer for your use.
We run our cleanups as a family event with plenty of ways for volunteers to participate. We welcome every type of person of every ability level to contribute and assist with the cleanup. Though it is true we will need people to dig out shopping carts and haul trash to the dumpsters, we need people to run water, food, tools, and trash bags (both empty and full) to individuals in the creek. People to sort recyclables from the debris removed. People will be needed to help at registration, setup food and snacks as well as many other less strenuous activities. We are also authorized to sign-off on Community Service and Service Learning Hours for students. The more people we have, the easier the work will be for everyone. We will provide lunch and snacks as well as gloves. A limited number of tools are available for sign-out, but suggest bringing your own if you have them
Volunteers are also needed to arrive early and stay late for setup and break down. Photographers and Videographers also needed!
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Thank you so very much for your interest in volunteering with us! Please contact us with any questions you may have.
Contact us through email: Info@BreadandCheeseCreek,org or Phone: (410) 285-1202 or visit our website: www.BreadandCheeseCreek,org to learn more!
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On September 12, 2012 nearly 100 adult literacy stakeholders, policy makers, current and former award winners came to the US Senate Dirksen Office Building to celebrate the achievements of this year’s award winners. Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO), sponsor of Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, and Phil Roe (R-TN), co-Chair of the US House Caucus on Adult Literacy, also joined us along with many Congressional staff persons. We were particularly pleased with the turnout this year, given the days’ events in the Middle East and the untimely death of US Ambassador to Syria, J. Christopher Stevens and three other U.S. officials there. NCL extends our sincere sympathy to their families, friends, and colleagues.
Please join NCL in congratulating our 2012 Literacy Leadership Award winners, who are:
* David Baldacci, Successful author, philanthropist, and passionate adult education advocate who founded the Wish You Well Foundation. The Foundation has funded adult and family literacy programs that help provide literacy solutions in more than 40 states.
* Ruth J. Colvin, Founder of Literacy Volunteers of Greater Syracuse and Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc. (now ProLiteracy). Mrs. Colvin is widely regarded as the “mother” of the US volunteer literacy movement, which has helped hundreds of thousands of adults and families to acquire literacy skills and learn English across the country.
* Save Adult Ed Campaign, A group of dedicated advocates in Los Angeles who took on the largest proposed cuts to adult education in the history of CA by conducting a rigorous, strategic, innovative, and successful public relations and advocacy campaign.
* US Senator Jim Webb (D-VA), Senator Webb introduced the Adult Education and Economic Growth Act of 2012 and has been a strong supporter of preserving appropriations in support of adult education.
Photo taken for the National Coalition for Literacy by Larkin Goff with smugmug.com.
Doing a bunch of portraits for work. This is the setup I'm using in case anyone is interested. I'm shooting at ISO200 1/200 shutter the 2 light are set to 1/8th power on the floor and 1/6th on the stand. The on camera flash is adding 1/16 power to help with shadows just a touch. The natural light helps with focusing but is not apparent in the shots.
I am currently working hard on an upcoming solo exhibition and here is a snapshot of how some of the pieces are coming along. Stay tuned for more info on the show in coming months.
Thought I'd photograph food coloring droplets in water. Then thought it would be cool to stir things up. 2000ml beaker, magnetic lab stirrer, bounce flash, assorted food coloring.
580EX II on top, 430 EX bounced off reflector behind beaker.
I cannot even explain... but please put some good vibes into the universe for me. I hope next week is a better one.
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Senior Chief Musician Keith Arneson plays banjo during a performance in a Defense Media Activity studio at Fort Meade, Maryland Feb. 22, 2017. Country Current is the Navy’s premiere country and bluegrass band based at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. (Department of Defense photo by EJ Hersom)