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Kalavavasos - Tenta , Archaelogical Site, Larnaca, Cyprus
The Neolithic Age settlement of Tenta is situated a short distance from Kalavasos village. It dates to 7000 BC. The settlement is covered by a characteristic cone-shaped roof, which forms a contemporary architectural intervention in the landscape.
Choirokoitia, Archaelogical Site, Larnaca, Cyprus
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…
Mosaics, Paphos, Cyprus
The marvelous mosaic floors of four Roman villas form the impressive epicenter of the finds in the archaeological park of Kato Paphos. They date from the 2nd to the 5th century AD. The villas belonged to noblemen and the mosaics are considered among…
Hellenistic Theatre in Fabrica Hill at Papho
The theater of Paphos is the only ancient theater of Cyprus not to have undergone modern restoration, and as such is the unique structure on the island as it is the soul remaining theater containing visible traces of its architectural development.…
Early Christian Basilica (Kourion), Limassol, Cyprus
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.
Archaeological site of Kition
The archaeological ruins of the ancient city-kingdom of Kition dating to the 13th century BC . Excavations have revealed cyclopean walls made of giant blocks of stone and a complex of five temples. Nearby lay the foundations of the ancient port of…
Sanctuary of Aphrodite in Tamasos
Tamasos, rich in copper ore, was an important city -kingdom in ancient times . Excavations have brought to light the Royal Tombs , copper workshops, and the Temple of Aphrodite- Astarte.
St. Pauls Pillar
St. Pauls Pillar is situated in the courtyard of Chrysopolitissa early christian basilica. According to legend the Apostle was flagged here before converting the Roman governor to Christianity.
Red polished amphora
Amphora of red polished ware with incised decoration. Globular body, tall cylindrical neck. Two facing vertical cornea-shaped handles starting from the middle of the neck and terminating in the body of the vessel. Round base. Dimensions: H. 24,5 cm.
Byzantine bronze cross
Byzantine bronze pectoral cross. Dimensions: 5,2 × 3,9 cm.