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Kamares Aqueduct: A Symbol of Cyprus’s Ottoman Heritage

The Kamares Aqueduct, also known as the Bekir Pasha Aqueduct, is a historical monument in Larnaca, Cyprus that showcases the engineering prowess of the Ottoman period. Built in 1747, it provided water to the city until 1939 and is now celebrated as an architectural marvel and cultural venue, attracting visitors with its illuminated arches and scenic surroundings near Larnaka Salt Lake.