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3000 years ago, the Curium Stadium was where ancient Achaean young people competed
3000 years ago, the Curium Stadium was where ancient Achaean young people competed

Archaeological Sites in Cyprus - Ancient Stadium at Curium, Curium, Episkopi, Limassol

When the ships of the Achaeans arrived at the shores of Cyprus looking for a new Fatherland, after they were considered unwanted in their town kingdoms, after they destroyed Troy, the sea guided them to the beach that is today called “Beach of Agios Ermogenis”, southwest of the village of Episkop...

District: Limassol
The English cemetery in Mathiatis is part of the island’s history
The English cemetery in Mathiatis is part of the island’s history

Archaeological sites in Cyprus - English cemetery, Mathiatis, Nicosia

After the winning result of the Greek Revolution, Turkey fell into a severe economic crisis. Upon trying to find a way to get rid of it, they were obliged to sell Cyprus to England. For Turkey, Cyprus was not a beneficial colony.

The greek citizens of the island, as well as a part of the ...

District: Nicosia
An archaeological site in Amathounta
An archaeological site in Amathounta

Archaeological Sites in Cyprus - Ancient Amathus, Agios Tychonas, Limassol

On the east beaches of the city of Limassol, on the perimeter of Agios Tychonas, elements of human presence were found, that are dated in the Neolithic period.

In the Amathounta area, in Agios Tychonas, excavations have brought to light an ancient city, whose precise dates of construction...

District: Limassol