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The Levant, the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea, is vividly displayed on this satellite image. Cyprus' distinctive shape points to the Gulf of Iskenderun in southern Turkey. Other Levant countries in a clockwise direction are Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Egypt. Snow appears clearly in the mountains of Turkey (top) and Lebanon (center) and in thin strips in between in the highlands of Syria. Photo courtesy of NASA.
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Satellite view of Cyprus on a cloudless day. Image courtesy of NASA.
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A southwest-looking astronaut photograph of south-central Turkey and northwest Syria. The coastlines of Syria, Lebanon, and Israel are visible along the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The island of Cyprus can be seen off the Turkish and Syrian coasts. Photo courtesy of NASA.
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The Pyramus and Thisbe mosaic from the House of Dionysos at the Archeological Park at Paphos, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Mosaic of a peacock in the House of Dionysos at the Archeological Park at Paphos, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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The Apollo and Daphne mosaic the House of Dionysos at the Archeological Park at Paphos. The seated figure is Peneus, the father of Daphne. The Paphos Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Part of "The Four Seasons" mosaic in the House of Dionysos at the Archeological Park at Paphos, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Cyprus landscape looking north to the Troodos Mountains.
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The Machairas Monastery, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, was founded at the end of the 12th century near the village of Lazanias, about 40 km (25 mi) from Nicosia.
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