Why Kolossi?
Kolossi is a village in the south of Cyprus, to the south-west of which is situated Kolossi Castle.
I was fortunate enough to live near this as a child, and admired the fort’s ruggedness and “does what it says on the tin”, well, castle-ness.
Aside from the uncomplicated cuboid shape and crenellations, it had a dungeon, spiral staircase, banqueting hall, arrow slits and even an innovative Machicolation allowing items to be dropped or poured on any attackers.
The castle was supplied by a still visible aquaduct, and next to it is an ancient sugar refinery and evidence of a water mill and water tower.
It has passed through the hands of the Knights Hospitaller, Crusaders, Knights Templars - including Richard the Lionheart - and is linked to Cyprus’ famous sweet wine “Commanderia”.
This was all an irresistable combination to a young boy. So when I was older and looking for a “brand” and internet domain, I used “Kolossi Consultants”. The castle and it’s story of heavy fortification, interesting history and assoctiated technology lead to the tagline “Innovation with Integrity”.
Castle logo
The castle logo on this site is not a representation of the remaining keep at Kolossi Castle, just another simple “castle” motif. If you look really carefully, you may also notice that the entrance and “portcullis” are actually a socket for an ethernet connector.