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Historic ship 'Kyrenia II' sets sail once again in Cypriot waters

The 'Kyrenia II' ship was built in 1985 thanks to an ancient technique and made the journey from Piraeus to Paphos autonomously.

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00:02The unique replica of an ancient merchant ship from 300 BC is sailing in Cypriot waters
00:07as part of Cyprus's presidency of the European Council.
00:12The vessel Kyrenia II was built in 1985, using the same techniques and shipbuilding methods
00:18as the original wreck discovered on the Cypriot sea bed in 1965, which was reconstructed
00:24by a specialized team from the University of Pesilvania.
00:30The replica sailed in 1985 from Piraeus where it was constructed and reached Paphos.
00:3541 years later it has been taught by the Cypriot national guard to sail once again in Cypriot waters
00:42highlighting the island's rich maritime heritage.
00:47This initiative forms part of broader efforts to preserve historical heritage while also supporting
00:52the activities of Cyprus's presidency of the Council of the European Union.
01:00esperando for historical heritage while also stro hiccets of the U.S.
01:00Of course, we have our own heritage today.
01:00The act of the legacy of Cyprus has been made by auspices.
01:00The power of the U.S.
01:01and the fuel in the Cyprus is what is happening.
01:01It is quite a great detail.
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