The abandoned Turkish Cypriot village of Souskiou is located in the Dhiarizos valley close to the river Dhiarizos, two kilometres south of the village of Fasoula in the Paphos district.
It was once home to over 300 Greek and Turkish Cypriots, and is one of the largest abandoned villages you will likely meet on your travels in Cyprus.
During the intercommunal strife of 1963-64, Souskiou became an important stronghold of Turkish Cypriot Fighters. It also served as a reception centre for some displaced Turkish Cypriots from Kidasi Village during this period.
On 21 July 1974, at the beginning of the Turkish military offensive in the island, Souskiou was evacuated. Some of the fighters and their families sought refuge in Stavrokonnou Village and stayed there until the village was evacuated in September 1975.
Some also fled secretly over the mountains to the British Base Area and were eventually taken to the northern part of the divide via Turkey in January 1975.
Slide Show of Souskiou Church
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Images of Souskiou Village |
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Bridge at entrance to Village
As you approach Souskiou Village there is a bridge dated 1944 as shown in this photograph. |
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Rendered Buildings of Souskiou Village
Rendered Buildings of Souskiou Village The houses and buildings of Souskiou Village are a mixture of stone and concrete with some rendered with what looks like a mixture of mortar and straw as shown in these two photographs above. |
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The River Diarizos
The River Diarizos which can be seen in this photograph runs very close to Souskiou Village. |
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