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Zacharia, Cyprus
Zachariá (Paphos)
Located in the municipality of Paphos County, Cyprus, Zachariá is an abandoned Turkish Cypriot village situated approximately 4 kilometers south of Lisos. Following the 1974 events that led to the displacement of Turkish Cypriots from northern Cyprus, the village was left uninhabited.
The village's history and current state are well-documented by various sources. According to a statistical report released by the Republic of Cyprus in 2001, Zachariá had no permanent residents at the time. This data reflects the broader trend of Turkish Cypriot communities being forced to relocate from their ancestral homes during this period.
Zachariá's location within Paphos County has been noted as part of a larger discussion on villages and settlements in the region. The village is situated near other notable locations, including Lysos, which itself has experienced significant changes following the 1974 events.
While Zachariá is no longer an active community, its history serves as a reminder of the complex social and political dynamics that have shaped Cyprus over the years.