[ QUIZ-03 ] Beware! This is a VERY difficult one..!

DutchCrusader



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10/02/2011 22:23

Quiz (03): Again I have divided a picture of (part of) an historic monument in TRNC in 10 rectangles.



▶ The questions: Where was the picture taken and what do you see on the picture?



▶ I'll fill one rectangle at random times - but there'll be no winner in this Quiz if in the end there are less than three empty rectangles to fill!



Here and there I'll give a cryptic hint or some info...



▶ The prize in this Quiz: The first good (complete!) answer wins an invitation for two for an Historical Walk in Kyrenia.



OK, here we go: expats and swallows, show your knowledge about Northern Cyprus...



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P.S. Difficulty of this Quiz: VERY difficult...

shrimp


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10/02/2011 22:30

Is it the building on the left by the stone stairs that go up from the harbour.....? The building is in a state of disrepair.....but a very old building and obviously has alot of history to it..... ?Just a random gues......??

DutchCrusader



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10/02/2011 22:33

RE msg 2, shrimp: No. (You mean the Lusignan warehouse, built before the Venetians took over in Cyprus. By the way: it's for sale! Including a 'small' snagging list...

Turbo


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Message Posted:
10/02/2011 22:36

Is that a gargoyles head? no clue yet to its location,.

Woodspeckie


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Message Posted:
10/02/2011 22:39

Give us a clue Hans please.

DutchCrusader



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10/02/2011 22:44

RE msg 4, Turbo: No.

RE msg 5, Woodspeckie: A clue! We've just begun! But, OK, a hint (or is the right word in the English language "clue"?): high...

shrimp


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Message Posted:
10/02/2011 22:46

There are another three lusignan warehouses on the old sea road going up to the Karpaz........is it one of these?? How much is the price ticket on the building in Kyrenia.. Are they open to offers..???

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
10/02/2011 22:46

It's the parapet in the ancient building.

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
10/02/2011 22:48

It's the parapet in the ancient building known as the AYIOS GEORGIOS CHURCH

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
10/02/2011 22:56

RE msg 7 & 8 & 9: No, no, no.



I feel I'm going to win this Quiz...



RE msg 7, shrimp: Lusignan warehouse: Are you a Cypriot Turk? If not: no chance to buy this monument. :-(



Bonus: I've filled another Quiz-rectangle:

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No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
10/02/2011 23:34

PANAGIA KYRA....

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
10/02/2011 23:45

Give us another clue please Hans. The area would be helpful.

Woodspeckie


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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 01:02

No 1. You must ask for a hint not a clue.

scoobydoo


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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 06:53

Another hint please Hans.

Groucho



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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 07:09

Is it part of St Hilarion castle?

DutchCrusader



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11/02/2011 08:19

RE msg 11, Bill: No. Even: Not al all...

RE msg 15, Groucho: Welcome in the thread! But the answer to your reply is: No.



Well, another hint: in a 4500 years (maybe older) old settlement/village/town...



Good luck, all! I'm in Famagusta today, to "get a life" what some C44 members often wish me... When I'm back I'll update this thread. A whole day for No1Doyen to search the Internet with his little gadget, the iPhone. Have a nice day, see you back here late this afternoon!

cyprusjoker


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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 09:34

Is it The Eiffel Tower at Saint Tropez restaurant ?

yenibob


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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 09:47

Oblong picture number 9 is quite clearly one of the giant heads from Easter Island

Meerkat


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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 10:18

Bellapais Abbey

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 11:07

I know what it is but I'm going to give someone else a chance. ) )

darrener2


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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 11:33

It is the roofed tomb, otherwise known as Tomb 6 in the Bronze age cemetery just below Karmi.

The portion of the picture marked '9' shows a bas relief figure probably with fertility significance.

D2

Meerkat


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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 16:03

Very knowledgeable darrener2.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 17:25

Good afternoon! I'm back from another nice historical walk in Famagusta - the 'international' group (British, German and Dutch) enjoyed a fine day in glorious weather!

To all replies after my last post this morning: NO!

Even the renowned darrener2 seems to be guessing...

A hint again: the only hostel in Northern Cyprus...



And who is first to post may tell me which rectangle to fill with part of the picture (except part nr. 3)!

racoonchic



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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 19:54

the karpaz monastery

DutchCrusader



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11/02/2011 20:05

RE msg 24, racoonchic: No. Not at all...



RE msg 23: (...) And who is first to post may tell me which rectangle on the picture to fill with another part of the picture (except part nr. 3)! (...)

▶ No choices posted, so nobody..?



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DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 20:15

One of the empty rectangles on the picture of ............ in ........... updated.

And another hint: corner.

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shrimp


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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 20:17

Hz omar tomb???

DutchCrusader



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11/02/2011 20:31

RE msg 27, shrimp: No. Not even near...

Another hint: On the western side they are Venetian, on the southern side they're Lusignan with Venetian changes and additions...

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DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 20:39

Updated: several rectangles of the picture. What more can I do...?

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Almost your last chance to beat me and win the third Quiz...

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:01

Are they Pillars?

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:04

The Chapter House.

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:05

The Chapter House

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:11

The Royal Palace Famagusta.

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:13

RE msg 30, No1Doyen: No!



Well, there won't be a winner in Quiz-03, because you can now see the picture with only one empty rectangle left (msg 1, "The rules": "There'll be no winner in this Quiz if in the end there are less than three empty rectangles to fill!".

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Meerkat


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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:13

My son thinks it is Famagusta Castle

shrimp


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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:16

I can only see two parts of the picture still!! I gather there are more but I cant see them..........

spangles


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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:27

I don't know, but please can I come on a walk anyway?

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:30

RE msg 35, Meerkat: Sorry, but tell your son: No!

RE msg 36, shrimp: That can happen when I upload a new image of the picture to my server. Solution: refresh the page or empty the cache of your web browser.

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Tootie


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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:31

Its on the tip of my tongue ?

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 21:34

I know the answer but my keyboard is jammeddddddddddd

shrimp


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Message Posted:
11/02/2011 22:23

The corner bit of Orthello's tower???????????

Meerkat


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Message Posted:
12/02/2011 09:30

Is It the Gamblers Inn in Lefkosa Dutchcrusader?

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
12/02/2011 11:45

RE msg 39-40-41-42: No!



I have now uploaded the full picture of what is known as "The Stone Figure" - and that's all that is known! On the web page I have given some information about the house that, near the roof, exhibits this medieval figure.



A lot of guesses from the readers, but there is no winner in this Quiz!



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See you all, I hope, in the next historical Quiz (nr. 4)!

Schoie



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Message Posted:
12/02/2011 11:50

Great Idea to have the quiz, I will be going to find these places



Thanks

DutchCrusader



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12/02/2011 12:22

RE msg 44, Schoie: Thank you for your reply, which really makes my day! It's exactly what I hope to achieve!

My inspiration to make a regular Historical Quiz on C44 comes from a story which was written by my British colleague, the journalist Gary Chapman, who is a long time resident in Northern Cyprus. Gary interviewed the late expert on historic Cyprus, William "Bill" Dreghorn, in July 1993 (Cyprus Today) and quoted his words: "The Mayor of Girne has done much to improve various historical landmarks in the town, and yet the tourists can miss so much. For example, how many sightseers even think of looking at the tops of buildings as they walk the streets. This is why I drew up the latest route to open the eyes of locals and tourists who wish to enjoy the often-missed history of the area.''

I always say I can only hope to walk in the shadow of Bill Dreghorn - I do my best to make tourists and expats aware of all the interesting historic remains.

shrimp


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Message Posted:
12/02/2011 12:38

Havent got any right yet, but thoroughly enjoying guessing and learning, keep it going Hans.......

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
12/02/2011 13:34

Keep 'em coming Hans.......try and make them harder! )

DutchCrusader



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Message Posted:
12/02/2011 13:48

RE msg 47, No1Doyen: (...) try and make them harder! (...)

▶ I wonder how many C44 Quiz participants agree with you, Bill...