Santalaris Explained

Santalaris
Official Name:Σανταλάρης (Greek) Sandallar (Turkish)
Pushpin Map:Cyprus
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Mapsize:300
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Cyprus
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Cyprus
Subdivision Type1: • District
Subdivision Name1:Famagusta District
Subdivision Type2:Country
Subdivision Type3: • District
Subdivision Name3:Gazimağusa District
Unit Pref:Imperial
Timezone:EET
Utc Offset:+2
Timezone Dst:EEST
Utc Offset Dst:+3
Coordinates:35.2114°N 33.8°W

Santalaris (Σανταλάρης, Turkish: Sandallar) is a small village located in the Famagusta District of Cyprus, north of Famagusta. The Turkish Cypriot inhabitants of the village were killed by EOKA-B during Maratha, Santalaris and Aloda massacre. Santalaris is under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus.

The village was recorded as early as the early 13th century in papal documents.[1]

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References

  1. Book: Papacostas . Tasos . Michaelides . D. . Historic Nicosia . 2012 . Rimal Publications . Nicosia . 87. Byzantine Nicosia: 650-1191.