Missing Turkish Cypriots found in Larnaca

LARNACA construction workers came across a grave containing what is believed to be the remains of missing Turkish Cypriots dating back to the Turkish uprising of 1963-1964 or the 1974 Turkish Invasion.

The grave was discovered on Istanbul Street, in the former Larnaca Turkish Cypriot quarters, by accident during works to dig water drainage pipes.

Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot scientists have been employed to investigate the grave, and are being assisted by Argentinean anthropologists.

The next large scale dig will take place in the Limassol district to uncover a mass grave of 84 missing Turkish Cypriots from Tochni, Mari and Zygi, who went missing in August 1974.

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