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A previous iteration of the article contained the words "and later" between the 10th and 11th entries on this list, but the current list makes no reference to the inconsistency in the count. Is anyone in a position to expound on the distinction between the 10 kingdoms reportedly listed in the Assyrian enscription (any ref to text?) and the full list of 13 -- i.e., was the Assyrian list incomplete at the time of creation, or were the additional 3 formed subsequently (and when, and were they broken out of the territory of specific existing kingdoms)?

Willhsmit (talk) 22:40, 27 January 2011 (UTC)Reply

Fixed - an IP editor had removed the phrase "and later", giving some vague Asimov Chronology reason in their edit summary, which I have replaced. Chaosdruid (talk) 05:48, 28 January 2011 (UTC)Reply

It seems "Asimov's chronology of the world" stroke again in February 2011 and was never reverted since, until now. I will re-add "and later" for the sake of clarity, but it would be better if someone could add sources and more precise information (I do not own anything of use on this very specific topic...). --Eunostos (talk) 21:22, 27 October 2018 (UTC)Reply

Seems to be a mistake. Kition does not seem to be listed in the Assyrian inscription of Esarhaddon of 673/72 whereas Marion should be included among the ten. The referenced transcription in Budge (p.105) does not mention either Kition. A more modern UCL site provides another transcription, and seems to confirm Kition's absence and identifies "Nuria" as Marion. There is a "Qartihadasti" ("New City" in Phoenician) which which could very probably refer to Kition, although apparently some prefer to identify it with Amathus instead. So if Kition is included in the list, then Amathus should be removed and vice-versa. Does anybody have a more reliable source? Walrasiad (talk) 14:36, 23 February 2021 (UTC)Reply

Ten city-kingdoms of Cyprus → City-kingdoms of CyprusCity-kingdoms of Cyprus – There are 12 on the map, 11 Greek and 13 in total on the list. nowhere 10. Aetolorhode (talk) 18:41, 8 July 2026 (UTC) — Relisting. In solidarity, Gommeh ^{(talk 🎮 sign)} 15:24, 15 July 2026 (UTC)Reply

• Undecided. The "ten cities" or "ten kingdoms" of Cyprus is a common term, following the list from an ancient Assyrian inscription on the prism of Esarhaddon c.673/72 BCE. Although the actual number and identification of the "ten cities" remains very disputed. Earlier inscriptions refer to 7 cities, later inscriptions have 13 cities. I "weak oppose" for now, as I am not sure what the scope of this article is, or how it is referenced. If it is about the "ten cities" of the prism, then it should remain at "ten"; if is about actually existing city-kingdoms of ancient Cyprus, I would be OK with the move, but perhaps consider qualifying with "ancient Cyprus" to avoid confusion with later eras. Walrasiad (talk) 00:33, 9 July 2026 (UTC)Reply

EDIT: Checking with RSs, noticed that the prism's original list is not explicitly included in the article. "Marion", "Lapithos" and "Kyrenia" are not on the prism's "ten cities", but are later additions. The original ten of the prism should be four coastal Greek: (1) Paphos; (2) Salamis; (3) Soli, (4) Kourion, four interior Greek: (5) Chytri, (6) Idalion, (7) Tamassos, (8) Ledra, one coastal Greco-Phoenician: (9) Kition ("Qartihadast") and one coastal Greco-Eteocypriot: (10) Amathus ("Nuria"). An additional three Greek coastal kingdoms (Marion, Lapithos, Kyrenia) appear in later lists. However, Chytri and Ledra disappear (not on any list but prism), and Tamassos seems to have lost its independence (which would maintain the number at ten cities). But there are variant readings & interpretations. So this is not an authoritative list of contemporary city-kingdoms, but of cities which have been at one time or other been included on varying lists and interpretations of the "ten cities". So there may have been as many as 13 kingdoms (of which only 10 are listed), or as few as 7 kingdoms (with the others being non-sovereign). Walrasiad (talk) 01:05, 9 July 2026 (UTC)Reply

I agree, I also don't know what is better, since the current article is too small; I don't know if it concerns only the specific list or the city-kingdoms of Cyprus in general. Aetolorhode (talk) 14:24, 9 July 2026 (UTC)Reply