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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).
Byzantine era sculpture
Works in stone and ivory carving dated back in the byzantine period (300-1200 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…
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).
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.
The ancient settlement of “Nissia”
Prehistoric tools (10000 B.C. – 100 B.C).
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) .
Vyzakia Columns
Marbled columns of an old temple in Vyzakia in Paralimni (300-1200 A.D).