The Royal Chapel of Ayia Aikaterini in Pyrga will remain closed to the public until August 14, the Department of Antiquities announced on Monday. The department said the chapel had been closed for “operational reasons” and apologised for any inconvenience caused. It was built in 1421 by Lusignan King Janus and is the only surviving royal chapel from the Frankish period in Cyprus. Its best-known features include wall paintings depicting King Janus and his second wife, Charlotte de Bourbon, kneeling before the Crucifixion. The chapel is also known for its medieval coats of arms and graffiti carved by pilgrims and travellers during the 15th and 16th centuries, offering a rare glimpse into Cyprus’ medieval past.