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The cave of “Poxama”
A stunning sculpted cave in the area of Poxamas in Paralimni, with a cross engraved on top (300-1200 A.D) .
Mantali
Ancient findings at Mantali in Paralimni are a clear evidence of the existence of a prehistoric plantation in the area. The photo portrays the remaining’s of a road path as well as those of the outer boundary of a house (1000 B.C. – 300 B.C).
Vyzakia Columns
Marbled columns of an old temple in Vyzakia in Paralimni (300-1200 A.D).
The ancient settlement of “Nissia”
Part of an ancient graveyard at the ancient settlement of Nissia in Paralimni (10000 B.C. – 100 B.C).
The ancient settlement of “Nissia”
Quarry findings at the ancient settlement of Nissia in Paralimni, that was used to mine natural stones.
Ancient Sarcophagus
Picture of a stone sarcophagus decorated with ornate carvings and paintings. The sarcophagus was found in an ancient tomb in the area of Fig Tree Bay in Protaras (1000 B.C – 300 A.D).
Cyclops’ Cave
According to legend this is the cave where the Cyclop Polyphemus was living (10000 B.C. – 100 B.C). The one-eyed giant was the son of Poseidon and Thoosa in Greek mythology and he first appears in the ninth book of Homer’s Odyssey. Pre-neolithic…
The ancient settlement of “Nissia”
Prehistoric tools (10000 B.C. – 100 B.C).
Byzantine era sculpture
Works in stone and ivory carving dated back in the byzantine period (300-1200 A.D).