Famagusta ghost town After The Turkish Invasion of Cyprus in 1974

FAMAGUSTA , CYPRUS - JULY 06: Buildings inside the 'Forbidden Zone' of Varosha districton July 06, 2010 in Famagusta, Cyprus. Abandoned and decaying Buildings of the empty city of Famagusta ghost town.The abandoned quarter of Varosha was once a prime Cypriot resort. The Turkish military in the 1974 war has sealed off since Varosha residents fled after Turkey invaded Cyprus. Cyprus is a member of the European Union and north the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of North Cyprus is recognized only by Turkey.(Photo by Athanasios Gioumpasis/Getty Images)