Chrysanthos Mylonas Hideaway
Chrysanthos Mylonas was born in the village of Galata in 1935. He was called to fight in EOKA in 1955 while still studying in the 5th grade of the Solea High School. He served in the battle with his cousin Evagoras Papachristoforou.
He was very active and developed an initiative, giving all his time in carrying out various missions. Among his responsibilities was the distribution of leaflets, the recording of slogans and the monitoring of the movements of British agents.
In May 1957, following a mandate from EOKA, he undertook, together with two other comrades, the construction of a hideout in his area to receive a rebel group with two wanted men. The hideout was in the forest, over the village of Kaliana where Evagoras Papachristoforou’s team settled. Chrysanthos took over the daily food rationing of the two rebels.
On the evening of October 8, 1957 Chrysanthos Mylonas, along with his comrade Charalambos Koukoularidis, started out from their village carrying the correspondence and food for the rebels in their mountain hideout, five kilometres from Galata village. Michael Assotis, who murdered Chrysanthos by shooting him in cold blood, was waiting for them. Assiotis had previously murdered Evagoras Papachristoforou in their hiding place. The traitor was handed over to the British who smuggled him to England.
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Monuments
Markos Drakou Monument
Markos Drakos was born in Lefka in 1932 and studied at the Samuel School. He was one of the first called to fight in the National Organization of Cypriot Fighters (EOKA), which fought against British colonialism. On the 1st of April, 1955, the official
Monument of the 256 Infantry Battalion
The 256 Infantry Battalion had its headquarters, after the invasion, in Evrychou. National guards from all corners of Cyprus served it and played a decisive role in the main fronts of the battles. On August 6, and while the truce was agreed, the men of
O Mylos tis Gonias (The Corner Mill)
The abundant waters of Kakopetria, Karkotis and Garillis, gave the necessity for the construction of watermills. O Mylos tis Gonias was one of them. It was built above the main road, on the left bank of the river Agios Nikolaos – a tributary of the Kar
Pafitena’s Olive Mill
The traditional Pafitena’s Olive Mill is located in the centre of Spilia village. It was built in the last century, as evidenced by its press, which is engraved with the date of 1894. It belonged to Katerina Koutsoloizi (Pafitena) from Spilia, wife of