When the Kouris dam was built in 1988 the entire village of Alassa was destined to disappear below the water. The government moved everyone into a nice new village that you will see up on the hill behind you. Even the church was submerged. But usually a part of it can be seen peeking eerily above the water. In fact in summer and years of severe drought the church is easily accessible, although each winter it deteriorates a little more. There are two ancient sites in the Alassa area and it is theorised that Alassa was in fact ancient Alashiya, a state in bronze age times.
You can see my other photo captured with my point and shoot 2 years ago the church was flooded with water: http://500px.com/photo/10240763
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