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The Byzantine Museum contains the richest and most representative collection of Byzantine art in Cyprus. Over 200 icons dating from the 9th to the 19th century, as well as ecclesiastical vessels, robes and books are exhibited in the museum. The 6th…

The archaeological site of Choirokoitia has been a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998. It is a well preserved settlement from the Neolithic Age. Remains from all phases of the Neolithic Age are evident in the settlement, providing an…

A hall that present local antiquities, which cover a chronological span of 7000 years.

Detached wall painting depicting saint Demetrios. Provenance: church of saint Antonios, Kellia village, Larnaca, Cyprus. Dimensions: 222 × 131 εκ.

Dinos of Bichrome IV ware
Height: 23cm., Rim Diameter: 12.5cm.

Dinos of Bichrome V ware
Height: 18c, Rim Diameter: 10.5cm.

The early Christian basilica in Kourion archaeological site dates back to the 5th century AD and was probably the Cathedral of Kourion, with separate baptistery on the external northern side.

Early Christian marble relief. Adorned with meandering floral decoration and circles enclosing animals, birds and fruits. Dimensions: 66,5 × 23 cm. It is dated in 5th-6th century.

Early Christian marble relief. Adorned with meandering floral decoration and circles enclosing animals, birds and fruits. Dimensions: 55 × 23 cm. ΙIt is dated in the 5th-6th century.

The mosque was built in 648 AD, on the spot where
Umm Haram died when she fell off her mule, during
one of the first Arab raids on the island. The mosque
was first renovated in 1816 and more recently in
2002 by UNOPS.