Ancient Archaeological Sites
Cyprus's archaeological landscape spans from the Bronze Age to the Middle Ages. This collection features the UNESCO-listed Tombs of the Kings, a sprawling Hellenistic necropolis, and the coastal ruins of Salamis, home to a well-preserved Roman theater and gymnasium. Explore the Sanctuary of Aphrodite at Palaipaphos, a major pilgrimage site in antiquity, and the mountain-top Saint Hilarion Castle. From the sunken port structures of Amathus to the fortifications of Enkomi, these sites showcase the island's strategic historical importance in the Mediterranean.
A Tombs of the Kings
The Tombs of the Kings is a large necropolis lying about two kilometres north of Paphos harbour in Cyprus.
B Odeon
The Roman amphitheatre was built in 2nd century and nowadays it serves as a venue for all kinds of performances.
C Aphrodite's temple
Part of the Palaipaphos archaeological site, this temple was one of the most significant religious centers of the ancient Greek world, dedicated to the cult of Aphrodite.
D Saint Hilarion Castle
The Saint Hilarion Castle lies on the Kyrenia mountain range, in Cyprus.
E Amathus
Amathus or Amathous was an ancient city and one of the ancient royal cities of Cyprus until about 300 BC.
F 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.
G Sanctuary of the paphian Aphrodite
The Sanctuary of Aphrodite Paphia was a sanctuary in ancient Paphos on Cyprus dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite.
H Enkomi
Enkomi is a village near Famagusta in Cyprus. It is a short distance from a prominent 2nd millennium BC archaeological site also named…
I Salamis, Cyprus
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.
J Ancient Vouni
Formerly a site of a pro-Persian town, the Romans built a beautiful palace here. Moreover, the place offers wonderful views.
K Granite Forum
Located within the ancient city of Salamis, this Roman-era forum is distinguished by its massive granite columns originally imported from Egypt.
L Pano Mantilaris
An archaeological site located near Kouklia, featuring remains associated with the ancient city-kingdom of Palaipaphos.
M Roman Bath
Part of the Salamis archaeological complex, these ruins feature remains of traditional Roman heating systems and floor mosaics.
N Colonnaded Street
A major thoroughfare in ancient Salamis, lined with restored columns that once connected the city's main public spaces to the gymnasium.
O Forum-Agora
The central marketplace and social hub of ancient Salamis, consisting of a large stone-paved area once surrounded by public buildings and shops.
Amathus necropolis
A vast ancient burial ground outside the city walls of Amathus, containing rock-cut tombs dating from the Geometric to the Roman periods.
Amathus Port Buildings
Ruins of warehouses and administrative structures associated with the ancient harbor of Amathus, some of which are now partially submerged.
East Portico
Part of the agora complex at Amathus, featuring the remains of a covered walkway supported by limestone columns.
Paliotaverna
An archaeological site in the Kouklia area containing remains of administrative buildings and fortifications belonging to ancient Paphos.
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