The Ptolemaic period in Cyprus, marked by…

The Ptolemaic period in Cyprus, marked by internal strife and intrigue, is ended by Roman annexation in 58 BCE.

At first Rome governs the island as part of the province of Cilicia, and for a time Cicero, the famous orator, is governor.

Later, when administration is vested in the Roman Senate, the island is governed by a proconsul and divided into four districts: Amathus, Lapithos, Paphos, and Salamis.

The government seat is at Paphos, and the center of commerce at Salamis.