Salamis
In the footsteps of Paul and Barnabas Archaeologists date the origins of Salamis back to the 11th century BC, following the discovery of...
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- Nov 8, 2021
- 3 min
The Olive Tree
Olive Oil production and symbolism History Cultivated olive trees were present in Europe (Crete) as early as 3000 B.C. and have continued...
- Sep 14, 2021
- 2 min
The Tombs of the Kings
'The Tombs of the Kings' form part of the Archaeological Park of Kato Pafos (Paphos) and have been listed on the UNESCO World Heritage...
- Jan 18, 2021
- 2 min
Amathus Archaeological Site
The archaeological site of the ancient city, Amathus, dates back to 1100 BC during the Graeco-Phoenician period and is one of the most...
- Oct 27, 2020
- 2 min
Classic Motor Museum
For car lovers, classic cars evoke a sense of nostalgia and fond memories (depending on our age, of course!). The Classic Motor Museum in...
- Oct 21, 2020
- 2 min
Kolossi Castle and Agios Efstathios
Kolossi castle, situated south west of Kolossi village, was built originally in 1210 by the knights of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem...
- Oct 6, 2020
- 4 min
How Christianity Came To Cyprus
The first Christian missionaries to Cyprus were the Apostle Paul, Cypriot Barnabas and John Mark in 45 AD. Paul and Barnabas had been...
- Sep 23, 2020
- 2 min
Kourion
The archaelogical site of Kourion (Latin Curium), which is situated 13 km from Limassol, is of great historical significance. The...
- Sep 22, 2020
- 2 min
Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates
Recently, I visited the area of Kourion where I stopped off at the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates (god of the woodland). Hylates, worshipped...
- Sep 8, 2020
- 1 min
Limassol Agora
Today I visited the Limassol Agora for the first time; it is impressive to see the 1918 Agora now restored and functioning over a hundred...
- Aug 31, 2020
- 2 min
Limassol Castle
Limassol Castle was originally erected in 1193 by Guy de Lusignan on the site of an early Christian basilica from 4th to 7th century....
- Aug 19, 2020
- 1 min
Limassol Archaeological Museum
This archaeological museum is small but has a rich variety of artefacts and exhibits from the Neolithic period until the Roman period....
- Aug 7, 2020
- 1 min
Coffee Culture
Many of us do not feel awake until we've had our morning coffee. It has been said that humanity runs on coffee! Cypriots enjoy their...
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