Vroisha

### Location and History

Vroisha (also known as Frodisia or Vrodisia) is a deserted village located in the western Troodos mountains, within the high Pyrgos valley, in the Republic of Cyprus. The name "Vroisha" is believed to be a corruption of the word "aphrodisia," but it could also be interpreted as the Greek Cypriot way of saying "many sources."

### Establishment and Population

The village was established around 1750 during the Ottoman domain. Initially, in 1891, there were some Greek Cypriots living in Vroisha (10 out of a total population of 48). However, from 1901 to 1960, the village was almost exclusively inhabited by Turkish Cypriots. During the British period, the population increased steadily, from 48 in 1891 to 235 (all Turkish Cypriot) in 1960.

### Intercommunal Conflict and Evacuation

In 1964, after three months of intercommunal tensions, the entire population of Vroisha (250 people) was forced to leave the village. This event marked the beginning of the end for the village, which has since remained deserted.

### Demographics

Prior to its evacuation, the population of Vroisha had reached 254 residents in 1964. The Turkish Cypriots who inhabited the village were eventually displaced, and the village remains uninhabited to this day.

### Names and Variations

The village has been known by various names throughout history, including Frodisia, Vrodisia, Yağmuralan (which literally means "the place that receives the rain" in Turkish), and Vroisia.