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Dinos of Bichrome IV ware
Dinos of Bichrome IV ware
Height: 23cm., Rim Diameter: 12.5cm.
Height: 23cm., Rim Diameter: 12.5cm.
Cypriot antiquities exhibition hall of THALASSA Ayia Napa municipal museum
A hall that present local antiquities, which cover a chronological span of 7000 years.
Byzantine Museum, Nicosia, Cyprus
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…
Kourion Ancient Theater, Limassol, Cyprus
Kourion was an important city-kingdom in antiquity and one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Cyprus. The magnificent Greco-Roman theater was built in the 2nd century BC and extended in the 2nd century AD. Today the theater has been…
Tombs of the Kings, Paphos, Cyprus
The “Tombs of the Kings” are one of the major archaeological attractions of Paphos. These monumental underground tombs carved out of solid rock date back to the 3rd century BC and some are decorated with Doric pillars. High ranking officials…
The walls of Nicosia
The old city of Nicosia, is surrounded by 16th century walls built by the Venetians. The walls have a perimeter of 4.5 km, with eleven heart-shaped bastions.
Kamares Aqueduct, Larnaca, Cyprus
This beautiful 18th century aqueduct consisting of a series of arches gave the area its name. It was built in 1746 by the Turkish governor of Larnaca, Bekir Pasha, who funded it out of his own sources to carry water to Larnaca from a source about 10…
Amathus Archaeological Site, Limassol, Cyprus
Amathous is one of the ancient city-kingdoms of Cyprus where, according to mythology, Greek hero Theseus left the pregnant Ariadne to be attended by local women. Amathous was an important site of worship of the goddess Aphrodite-Astarte.…
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…