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Between the 1920's and 1950's, a time when Cyprus was under British rule, Turkish Cypriot fathers were accepting dowries from Arab men for their young daughters hand in marriage. These men usually from Palestine would then take their fair colored brides back to their hometown. While some of the women were treated kindly, many alas were made to work as servants of the household, whilst others were sold into prostitution.

What happened to the 4000 young Cypriots women sold into marriage is to this day unknown. What is known for certain is that most were left to their fate with little or no contact from their families in Cyprus.