Tepebasi Village North Cyprus

Tepebasi Village is a hilltop village overlooking the Bay of Guzelyurt (Morphou) North Cyprus with outstanding views .You may reach the village by way of three directions, namely Guzelyurt, Lefkosa and Girne in North Cyprus. It is situated on the edge of one of the table mountains of the region. The pyramidal hill of the North Cyprus Kyrenia Range looms over the village in the North and Morphou Bay reflects the light of the snow clad hills of Cyprus Troodos in the west. To the south and the east there are prosperous plains and pine forests. Studying the botany of the area might take a few days. You must keep in mind that most of the endemic orchids and the BLACK TULIP of Cyprus are found only in this area. A picnic in the forest may interest you but do not miss the grand finale of the day, the dramatic sunset in Morphou Bay. All the seasons in Tepebasi village North Cyprus are rewarding because of the availability of wild edible mushrooms, capers and asparagus. The economy of the village is primarily based on husbandry, gardening and corn production. Tepebasi village has no problem with water-shortages. This place was previously known as YORGOZ. It is a phonetic transformation of the word DHIORIOS dio two, Rios river. Viz. TWO RIVERS. In fact a seasonal twin branched river merge into one in the plains of Tepebasi. This area known as IKIDERE (Two rivers) is a table land and also a popular hunting ground. Tepebasi is in the centre of a bowl-like "historical basin" on whose perimeter are villages of AyMarina, Camlibel (MYRTOU), Akdeniz (Ay Irini) and Karpasha in North Cyprus. Akdeniz Village is famous for its Early Bronze Age burials and where a Swiss team unearthed a treasure trove of two thousand pieces of Terracota figures. This collection is presently exhibited in Nicosia Museum. Ay Marina has an old Monastery. A similar convent in Camlibel North Cyprus claims St. Panteleemon as its patron saint. Panteleemon was born of a heathen father and a Christian mother. As an adult, he became the physician for Emperor Galenus Maximianus and later converted to Christianity. He was persecuted for his religion and martyred for his faith by being bound to an old olive tree and executed. According to the legend, his blood washed down to stain the ground red. As a matter of fact the prosperous plains around Tepebas.1 are naturally red-earth. In the centre of the historical basin is the PIGADES Sanctuary. It is believed to be a temple for a certain cult in the Late Bronze age. The whole area seems rich in layers of history. During Medieval tunes Lusignan nobles established fiefs m this vicinity. They were replaced by Turks after the Ottoman Conquest, thus establishing a mixed population.

Turkish and Greek Cypriots living in large towns used to go up to Troodos Cyprus to cool off in their summer residences. Due to its proximity, many Nicosians built summer houses in Tepebasi. I would like to remind our readers that this locality is cooled by-northerly sea breezes from Morphou Bay North Cyprus. Fresh air is guaranteed all through the year. Amongst the former residents of Tepebasi was BELIG PASHA. He was a Turkish Cypriot with high ranking positions in the civil service for both Istanbul and Egypt. After his retirement he decided to settle in Cyprus. He went around the island searching for the perfect spot. His final decision was YORGOZ (present Tepebasi North Cyprus). Pasha was generous enough to build a magnificent mansion (KONAK), large enough to shelter his married daughters and all the grandchildren. The large site included the living quarters, services, gardens and a stable. Pasha was a charitable person who donated much to his village. His close contact with the villagers enabled him to establish a basis of trust and friendship. BELIG PASHA had been a faithful resident of YORGOZ NORTH CYPRUS, and villagers loved him for his good works. He sponsored a school, lodgement for the teachers and a mosque whose income was guaranteed by the revenues from a coffee shop, guest house and an inn. Pasha and his family were happy in YORGOZ. He also financed sports competitions, distributing prizes among contesting villagers. On national days he engaged the services of the local drum and flute. One of his important guests was the Grand Vizier Kiamil Pasha, a Turkish Cypriot who had difficult years in his political life. Pashas grand-grandson Dr. Erol Kiifi has narrated some of his memories: He remembers the ride to Yorgoz with his brothers, his mother Lady Servet and his father Dr.Kufi Asaf, insistently driving at 25 miles/hour. Entrance through the main gate of the mansion was very impressive. For three months they enjoyed themselves in Yorgoz North Cyprus under the pleasant influence of the mansion. Erol Bey recalled the exciting proceedings just before his grandmothers, Lady BEHIYE Pasha’s daughter, arrival at the KONAK. He described how they prepared themselves for this occasion. His father listened to a battery powered radio while relaxing in their flat. Up to four in the afternoon silence in the KONAK would only be pierced by the wheezing of the windmill. A moderate sun would invite the family to spend the rest of the day in leisure. As a child, Erol Bey would play with his brothers and cousins making toy airplanes out of dried fennel stems. There were so many memories that should have been written The other occasion which deserved a mention was the festive season during the month of Ramadan. The family diary also referred to Pashas guests like Kadi Ali Rifat Effendi (Judge) and his son Burhan Bey, Arabi Pasha from Egypt and Prince Yusuf Izzettin Effendis daughter Princess. All these people ought to have loved Tepebasi North Cyprus very much. Unfortunately this magnificent Konak was destroyed in 1963. But Tepebasi village North Cyprus will persevere and will continue to be one of the loveliest spots in Northern Cyprus.

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