Enkomi

Enkomi (Greek: Έγκωμη; Turkish: Tuzla) is a village near Famagusta in Cyprus. It is the site of an important Bronze Age city, possibly the capital of Alasiya. Enkomi is under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus.

This article is about the village and ancient settlement near Famagusta. For the suburb of Nicosia, see Engomi.
"Alasia" redirects here. For the star, see HD 168746.
Enkomi
  • Έγκωμη (Greek)
  • Tuzla (Turkish)
Enkomi
Enkomi in Cyprus.
Coordinates: 35°9′30″N 33°53′28″E
Country (de jure) Cyprus
 • DistrictFamagusta District
Country (de facto) Northern Cyprus
 • DistrictGazimağusa District
Population
 (2011)
 • Total2,645

In 1974, Enkomi had about 800 Greek Cypriot inhabitants. They all fled to the south of the island after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, in the aftermath of the July coup. As of 2011, Enkomi has a population of 2,645. It comprises displaced Turkish Cypriots from Larnaca and Turkish settlers from Adana Province and Trabzon Province.

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