After we closed the dig site and people started to make their way home, I was fortunate enough to stay in Cyprus another week with my husband and family. During this time we were able to visit some historical places around Cyprus that I otherwise wouldn’t have been able to see. One of these included the Church of Archangel Michael, located in Pedoulas. This church is a UNESCO heritage site and was built in the 15th century. It is a small, church, with a main chapel in the center, and a L-shaped foyer surrounding it. What makes this church stand out is the amazing local Byzantine frescos covering all sides of the chapel, including the ceiling. The church was built and painted by a man named Minas in 1474. Minas the walls split into two levels. The upper level depicts the festival cycle of Jesus in eleven panels . These include the birth of Christ, the baptism of Christ, the transfiguration, the crucifixion, and the resurrection / ascension. The lower level of panels depict the patron saints. The frescos in this church are very well preserved, and some of the best preserved of Saint Michael. This church is also notable because of its well preserved wooden templon, which is an intricately carved wooden barrier that separates the nave from the altar. I was very excited to learn more about the Byzantine period of Cyprus through the museum right across the street, I’ve attached my photos of the chapel here and hope you all enjoy!