Languages in Cyprus -Why we have two languages
Languages in Cyprus – From Ancient Greek World to Ottoman Rule and Modern Times
The origins of Languages in Cyprus reach far back into the history of the eastern Mediterranean. Long before modern borders existed, Greek culture and language dominated much of the region, including Cyprus.
From around the second millennium BCE, Greek settlers arrived on the island and established city kingdoms such as Salamis, Kition, and Paphos. These cities became part of the wider Greek-speaking Mediterranean world, connected through trade, culture, and religion. For centuries, Greek was the everyday language of Cyprus and the main language of administration, literature, and worship.