Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Kourion located west of Limassol between Larnaca and and Pafos

This is one of the most magnificent archaeological sites on the island, where on-going excavations are still discovering new treasures. The stunning Greco-Roman theatre was originally built in the 2nd century AD and is now used for musical and theatrical performances after having been carefully restored. The House of Eustolios consists of a number of rooms with 5th century mosaic floors and a complex of baths. The early Christian basilica also dates back to the 5th century and was probably the Cathedral of Kourion.

The archaeological site of Kourion showing the House of
Eustolios built in early 7th century A.D.

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