Nicosia: All Data
Nicosia is a city in Cyprus (all countries on the island). This page covers its chronology of mentions across 5,500 years of history, including capitals, battles, events and subdivisions. Part of Phersu Atlas.
1. Lists and Timelines
Nicosia: Chronology of Mentions
Note: For polities of antiquity, the listed capital or subdivision capital may also represent one or several of the most important cities of the region.
1033 AD
Subdivision Capital of the Thema of Cyprus, part of Byzantine Empire
1185 AD
Capital of Empire of Cyprus
1191 AD
Capital of Cyprus (Kingdom of England)
1192 AD
Capital of Kingdom of Cyprus
1192 AD
Capital of Kingdom of Cyprus
1192 AD
Capital of Templar Order
1427 AD
Capital of Kingdom of Cyprus (Mamluk)
1489 AD
Capital of Cyprus (Venice)
1570 AD
Mentioned in Event: Ottoman conquest of Cyprus
1570 AD
Mentioned in: Siege of Nicosia, part of Ottoman conquest of Cyprus
1609 AD
Subdivision Capital of the Eyalet of Kibris, part of Ottoman Empire
1878 AD
Mentioned in Event: Russo-Turkish War (1877-1878)
1878 AD
Capital of Cyprus (British Protectorate)
1925 AD
Capital of Cyprus (British Colony)
1960 AD
Capital of Republic of Cyprus
1970 AD
Subdivision Capital of the District of Nicosia District, part of Republic of Cyprus
1974 AD
Mentioned in Event: First Turkish Invasion
1974 AD
Mentioned in Event: Second Turkish Invasion
2025 AD
Subdivision Capital of the District of Nicosia District, part of Republic of Cyprus