An archaeologist claims the discovery of a small clay shard inscribed with a partial inventory of goods at a 2,500-year-old citadel suggests that Cyprus’ ancient city-states “more than likely” managed their economies using a homegrown system, not an imported one, AP reports.
University of Cyprus Professor Maria Iacovou told The Associated Press Wednesday the recent discovery at the ancient kingdom of Paphos on Cyprus’ southwestern coast refutes the notion that Cypriot city states managed their economies according to systems brought over from foreign kingdoms.
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