Its claimed in Assyrian sources dating back to the 7th century BC that the city which was called Ledra is the origin of Nicosia. During the old Egyptain rule on the island ,around 300BC ,the soon of Ptolemy 1,lefkos rebuilt the city and gave it his name. The name lefkosa derived from this. Some also say that it derives from the white poplar trees. called lefki that grew in abundance in its river beds. The name Nicosia was first used in the 12th C when the native people rebelled against the Knights Templar From this date onwards the island was ruled from Nicosia and it was accepted as the capital city of Cyprus.
The city which was developed during the lusignan period and continued until the Venetians conquered thr island in 1489.During the Venetian administration in order to strengthen the walls ,many churches and palaces were demolished and the materials were used in the construction
Nicosia, conquered by the Ottomans in 1570, was adornen with mosques, Turkish baths, Mostem the logical school and inns which were work of art of the Ottoman culture.
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