Cyprus National Day: April 1, 1955, against British rule.

Honors revolt history, hardships, independence quest.

Settled 12,000 years ago, Khirokitia, Sotira.

Chalcolithic, Bronze Ages: pottery, civilization signs.

Late Bronze Age growth due to international contacts.

Greek immigration in 1200, Greek culture establishment.

British rule, 1914 war, Cyprus declared crown colony.