Must See Archaeological Sites in Cyprus
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Tomb 1
Rock-cut tomb within a Hellenistic necropolis featuring a stepped entrance and a burial chamber with specific niches for remains. This archaeological site illustrates ancient burial customs and decorative remnants from the 3rd century BC.
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Paphos Archaeological Park
Archaeological site and museum featuring extensive ruins of an ancient Greek and Roman city. The grounds contain prehistoric remains, medieval monuments, and a collection of well-preserved mosaic floors.
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Kourion
Ancient city-kingdom and archaeological site dating back to 1050, featuring a well-preserved Greco-Roman theater and mosaic-adorned villas. The area includes a Roman Agora and remains of the former polis that existed until 400.
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Sanctuary of Apollo
Hylates was a god worshipped on the island of Cyprus who was later likened to the Greek god Apollo.
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Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement
Exceptionally well-preserved Aceramic Neolithic settlement featuring unique circular stone dwellings and complex architectural systems. This UNESCO World Heritage site dates back to the 7th millennium B.C. and provides evidence of an organized prehistoric society.
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Kamares Aqueduct
Kamares Aqueduct, also known as the Bekir Pasha Aqueduct, is an aqueduct near Larnaca, Cyprus.
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Amathus
Amathus or Amathous was an ancient city and one of the ancient royal cities of Cyprus until about 300 BC.
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Salamis
Salamis was an ancient Greek city-state on the east coast of Cyprus, at the mouth of the river Pedieos, 6 km north of modern Famagusta.
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Agia Triada
Agia Triada, Ayia Triada, or Hagia Triada is Greek for Holy Trinity, and common toponym. It may refer to:
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Ancient Vouni
Formerly a site of a pro-Persian town, the Romans built a beautiful palace here. Moreover, the place offers wonderful views.
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