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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.

Ancient Archaeological Sites — Térkép

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Tombs of the Kings

The Tombs of the Kings is a large necropolis lying about two kilometres north of Paphos harbour in Cyprus.

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Odeon

The Roman amphitheatre was built in 2nd century and nowadays it serves as a venue for all kinds of performances.

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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.

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Saint Hilarion Castle

The Saint Hilarion Castle lies on the Kyrenia mountain range, in 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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Sanctuary of the paphian Aphrodite

The Sanctuary of Aphrodite Paphia was a sanctuary in ancient Paphos on Cyprus dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite.

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Enkomi

Enkomi is a village near Famagusta in Cyprus. It is a short distance from a prominent 2nd millennium BC archaeological site also named…

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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.

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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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Granite Forum

Located within the ancient city of Salamis, this Roman-era forum is distinguished by its massive granite columns originally imported from Egypt.

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Pano Mantilaris

An archaeological site located near Kouklia, featuring remains associated with the ancient city-kingdom of Palaipaphos.

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Roman Bath

Part of the Salamis archaeological complex, these ruins feature remains of traditional Roman heating systems and floor mosaics.

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Colonnaded Street

A major thoroughfare in ancient Salamis, lined with restored columns that once connected the city's main public spaces to the gymnasium.

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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.

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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.

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Amathus Port Buildings

Ruins of warehouses and administrative structures associated with the ancient harbor of Amathus, some of which are now partially submerged.

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East Portico

Part of the agora complex at Amathus, featuring the remains of a covered walkway supported by limestone columns.

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Paliotaverna

An archaeological site in the Kouklia area containing remains of administrative buildings and fortifications belonging to ancient Paphos.