The site of Pyla-Kokkinokremos, founded ex nihilo on the southeast coast of Cyprus in the latter half of the 13th century BCE and abandoned within one or two generations around 1200 BCE, presents a unique archaeological narrative. Its brief occupation, strategic location on a naturally fortified hill near the sea, and diverse material culture, including imported Mycenaean, Minoan, Sardinian, Hittite, Levantine, Egyptian, Anatolian, and local Cypriot pottery, have received significant scholarly interest.

This research aims to contextualize Pyla-Kokkinokremos within the broader historical landscape of the Late Bronze Age Eastern Mediterranean. By examining the site's multi-ethnic composition, the project seeks to shed light on the socio-political and economic interactions that characterized the period. It will explore the reasons behind the site's establishment and abandonment, assess its role in regional trade networks, and investigate the implications of its diverse material culture.