Bell Towers, Bell Gables, and Bellcotes in Late Medieval Cyprus

Abstract This study investigates bell-bearing structures and their historical context in Cyprus. The aim is to shed light on when which ways bells were introduced into Greek religious practice the island, taking account that they are often a sign of cultural exchange between Latins Greeks other areas Mediterranean. shall be achieved through focus material evidence preserved from mainly buildings ca. 1200-1571, compared with rites island complemented by manifold textual predominantly Latin sphere. It shown how traditional semantron used parallel at least thirteenth century on, first enriching urban soundscapes cities like Famagusta furthermore enabling more diversified call liturgies events monastic environments.