https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/245873 https://cdn.ipernity.com/p/105/57/EF/323415.buddy.jpg https://www.ipernity.com/tag/323415/keyword/245873 Fri, 29 May 2026 16:29:54 +0000 Fri, 29 May 2026 16:29:54 +0000 https://www.ipernity.com https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53331768 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-23,doc-53331768 Sat, 23 May 2026 20:29:18 +0000 2026-01-01T15:44:45+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53331768"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/17/68/53331768.3e918894.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Agia Napa is the largest tourist resort in Cyprus, with a 27,000-person-bed capacity and more than 175 hotels and apartments of all sizes. Agia Napa attracts mainly young people from Great Britain and Scandinavia, who come to enjoy the beaches and the countless bars and clubs. <br /> <br /> Whereas in summer thousands of young, party-loving tourists flock to the restaurants, clubs and bars, in winter there’s hardly a soul to be seen. All clubs and almost all the restaurants are closed.<br /> <br /> <br /> Within sight of the large hotels is the necroplis of the Makronissos Tombs, an ancient burial site, containing 19 chambers. The necroplis dates back to the Hellenistic and Roman periods (ca. 3rd century BC to 4th century AD).<br /> <br /> The tombs are carved into the natural limestone. Each tomb typically features a stepped path (dromos) leading down to a rectangular entrance.<br /> <br /> Over the course of time the graves have repeatedly been the target of looting.</div> Agia Napa - Makronissos Tombs <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53331768"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/17/68/53331768.3e918894.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Agia Napa is the largest tourist resort in Cyprus, with a 27,000-person-bed capacity and more than 175 hotels and apartments of all sizes. Agia Napa attracts mainly young people from Great Britain and Scandinavia, who come to enjoy the beaches and the countless bars and clubs. <br /> <br /> Whereas in summer thousands of young, party-loving tourists flock to the restaurants, clubs and bars, in winter there’s hardly a soul to be seen. All clubs and almost all the restaurants are closed.<br /> <br /> <br /> Within sight of the large hotels is the necroplis of the Makronissos Tombs, an ancient burial site, containing 19 chambers. The necroplis dates back to the Hellenistic and Roman periods (ca. 3rd century BC to 4th century AD).<br /> <br /> The tombs are carved into the natural limestone. Each tomb typically features a stepped path (dromos) leading down to a rectangular entrance.<br /> <br /> Over the course of time the graves have repeatedly been the target of looting.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53331762 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-23,doc-53331762 Sat, 23 May 2026 20:03:10 +0000 2026-01-01T15:47:43+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53331762"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/17/62/53331762.171d737f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Agia Napa is the largest tourist resort in Cyprus, with a 27,000-person-bed capacity and more than 175 hotels and apartments of all sizes. Agia Napa attracts mainly young people from Great Britain and Scandinavia, who come to enjoy the beaches and the countless bars and clubs. <br /> <br /> Whereas in summer thousands of young, party-loving tourists flock to the restaurants, clubs and bars, in winter there’s hardly a soul to be seen. All clubs and almost all the restaurants are closed.<br /> <br /> <br /> Within sight of the large hotels is the necroplis of the Makronissos Tombs, an ancient burial site, containing 19 chambers. The necroplis dates back to the Hellenistic and Roman periods (ca. 3rd century BC to 4th century AD).<br /> <br /> The tombs are carved into the natural limestone. Each tomb typically features a stepped path (dromos) leading down to a rectangular entrance.<br /> <br /> Over the course of time the graves have repeatedly been the target of looting.</div> Agia Napa - Makronissos Tombs <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53331762"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/17/62/53331762.171d737f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Agia Napa is the largest tourist resort in Cyprus, with a 27,000-person-bed capacity and more than 175 hotels and apartments of all sizes. Agia Napa attracts mainly young people from Great Britain and Scandinavia, who come to enjoy the beaches and the countless bars and clubs. <br /> <br /> Whereas in summer thousands of young, party-loving tourists flock to the restaurants, clubs and bars, in winter there’s hardly a soul to be seen. All clubs and almost all the restaurants are closed.<br /> <br /> <br /> Within sight of the large hotels is the necroplis of the Makronissos Tombs, an ancient burial site, containing 19 chambers. The necroplis dates back to the Hellenistic and Roman periods (ca. 3rd century BC to 4th century AD).<br /> <br /> The tombs are carved into the natural limestone. Each tomb typically features a stepped path (dromos) leading down to a rectangular entrance.<br /> <br /> Over the course of time the graves have repeatedly been the target of looting.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53331756 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-23,doc-53331756 Sat, 23 May 2026 19:53:45 +0000 2026-01-01T15:56:10+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53331756"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/17/56/53331756.924858ad.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Agia Napa is the largest tourist resort in Cyprus, with a 27,000-person-bed capacity and more than 175 hotels and apartments of all sizes. Agia Napa attracts mainly young people from Great Britain and Scandinavia, who come to enjoy the beaches and the countless bars and clubs. <br /> <br /> Whereas in summer thousands of young, party-loving tourists flock to the restaurants, clubs and bars, in winter there’s hardly a soul to be seen. All clubs and almost all the restaurants are closed.<br /> <br /> <br /> Within sight of the large hotels is the necroplis of the Makronissos Tombs, an ancient burial site, containing 19 chambers. The necroplis dates back to the Hellenistic and Roman periods (ca. 3rd century BC to 4th century AD).<br /> <br /> The tombs are carved into the natural limestone. Each tomb typically features a stepped path (dromos) leading down to a rectangular entrance</div> Agia Napa - Makronissos Tombs <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53331756"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/17/56/53331756.924858ad.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Agia Napa is the largest tourist resort in Cyprus, with a 27,000-person-bed capacity and more than 175 hotels and apartments of all sizes. Agia Napa attracts mainly young people from Great Britain and Scandinavia, who come to enjoy the beaches and the countless bars and clubs. <br /> <br /> Whereas in summer thousands of young, party-loving tourists flock to the restaurants, clubs and bars, in winter there’s hardly a soul to be seen. All clubs and almost all the restaurants are closed.<br /> <br /> <br /> Within sight of the large hotels is the necroplis of the Makronissos Tombs, an ancient burial site, containing 19 chambers. The necroplis dates back to the Hellenistic and Roman periods (ca. 3rd century BC to 4th century AD).<br /> <br /> The tombs are carved into the natural limestone. Each tomb typically features a stepped path (dromos) leading down to a rectangular entrance</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53331612 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-23,doc-53331612 Sat, 23 May 2026 16:52:29 +0000 2026-01-01T15:51:40+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53331612"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/16/12/53331612.e8dc1fe7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Agia Napa is the largest tourist resort in Cyprus, with a 27,000-person-bed capacity and more than 175 hotels and apartments of all sizes. Agia Napa attracts mainly young people from Great Britain and Scandinavia, who come to enjoy the beaches and the countless bars and clubs. <br /> <br /> Whereas in summer thousands of young, party-loving tourists flock to the restaurants, clubs and bars, in winter there’s hardly a soul to be seen. All clubs and almost all the restaurants are closed.<br /> <br /> <br /> Within sight of the large hotels is the necroplis of the Makronissos Tombs, an ancient burial site, containing 19 chambers. The necroplis dates back to the Hellenistic and Roman periods (ca. 3rd century BC to 4th century AD).<br /> <br /> The tombs are carved into the natural limestone. Each tomb typically features a stepped path (dromos) leading down to a rectangular entrance</div> Agia Napa - Makronissos Tombs <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53331612"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/16/12/53331612.e8dc1fe7.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Agia Napa is the largest tourist resort in Cyprus, with a 27,000-person-bed capacity and more than 175 hotels and apartments of all sizes. Agia Napa attracts mainly young people from Great Britain and Scandinavia, who come to enjoy the beaches and the countless bars and clubs. <br /> <br /> Whereas in summer thousands of young, party-loving tourists flock to the restaurants, clubs and bars, in winter there’s hardly a soul to be seen. All clubs and almost all the restaurants are closed.<br /> <br /> <br /> Within sight of the large hotels is the necroplis of the Makronissos Tombs, an ancient burial site, containing 19 chambers. The necroplis dates back to the Hellenistic and Roman periods (ca. 3rd century BC to 4th century AD).<br /> <br /> The tombs are carved into the natural limestone. Each tomb typically features a stepped path (dromos) leading down to a rectangular entrance</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53331060 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-22,doc-53331060 Fri, 22 May 2026 21:39:41 +0000 2026-01-01T15:44:30+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53331060"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/10/60/53331060.98a743a5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="177" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Agia Napa is the largest tourist resort in Cyprus, with a 27,000-person-bed capacity and more than 175 hotels and apartments of all sizes. Agia Napa attracts mainly young people from Great Britain and Scandinavia, who come to enjoy the beaches and the countless bars and clubs. <br /> <br /> Whereas in summer thousands of young, party-loving tourists flock to the restaurants, clubs and bars, in winter there’s hardly a soul to be seen. All clubs and almost all the restaurants are closed.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Within sight of the large hotels is the necroplis of the Makronissos Tombs, an ancient burial site, containing 19 chambers. The necroplis dates back to the Hellenistic and Roman periods (ca. 3rd century BC to 4th century AD).<br /> <br /> The tombs are carved into the natural limestone. Each tomb typically features a stepped path (dromos) leading down to a rectangular entrance</div> Agia Napa - Makronissos Tombs <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53331060"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/10/60/53331060.98a743a5.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="177" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Agia Napa is the largest tourist resort in Cyprus, with a 27,000-person-bed capacity and more than 175 hotels and apartments of all sizes. Agia Napa attracts mainly young people from Great Britain and Scandinavia, who come to enjoy the beaches and the countless bars and clubs. <br /> <br /> Whereas in summer thousands of young, party-loving tourists flock to the restaurants, clubs and bars, in winter there’s hardly a soul to be seen. All clubs and almost all the restaurants are closed.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Within sight of the large hotels is the necroplis of the Makronissos Tombs, an ancient burial site, containing 19 chambers. The necroplis dates back to the Hellenistic and Roman periods (ca. 3rd century BC to 4th century AD).<br /> <br /> The tombs are carved into the natural limestone. Each tomb typically features a stepped path (dromos) leading down to a rectangular entrance</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53331056 tag:ipernity.com,2026-05-22,doc-53331056 Fri, 22 May 2026 21:28:37 +0000 2026-01-01T15:52:08+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53331056"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/10/56/53331056.82ca682d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="217" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Agia Napa is the largest tourist resort in Cyprus, with a 27,000-person-bed capacity and more than 175 hotels and apartments of all sizes. Agia Napa attracts mainly young people from Great Britain and Scandinavia, who come to enjoy the beaches and the countless bars and clubs. <br /> <br /> Whereas in summer thousands of young, party-loving tourists flock to the restaurants, clubs and bars, in winter there’s hardly a soul to be seen. All clubs and almost all the restaurants are closed.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Within sight of the large hotels is the necroplis of the Makronissos Tombs, an ancient burial site, containing 19 chambers. The necroplis dates back to the Hellenistic and Roman periods (ca. 3rd century BC to 4th century AD).<br /> <br /> The tombs are carved into the natural limestone. Each tomb typically features a stepped path (dromos) leading down to a rectangular entrance</div> Agia Napa - Makronissos Tombs <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53331056"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/10/56/53331056.82ca682d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="217" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Agia Napa is the largest tourist resort in Cyprus, with a 27,000-person-bed capacity and more than 175 hotels and apartments of all sizes. Agia Napa attracts mainly young people from Great Britain and Scandinavia, who come to enjoy the beaches and the countless bars and clubs. <br /> <br /> Whereas in summer thousands of young, party-loving tourists flock to the restaurants, clubs and bars, in winter there’s hardly a soul to be seen. All clubs and almost all the restaurants are closed.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Within sight of the large hotels is the necroplis of the Makronissos Tombs, an ancient burial site, containing 19 chambers. The necroplis dates back to the Hellenistic and Roman periods (ca. 3rd century BC to 4th century AD).<br /> <br /> The tombs are carved into the natural limestone. Each tomb typically features a stepped path (dromos) leading down to a rectangular entrance</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53310134 tag:ipernity.com,2026-04-30,doc-53310134 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:11:50 +0000 2025-12-01T14:20:59+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53310134"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/01/34/53310134.1ca118d4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Nicosia (aka Lefkosia) is the capital of Cyprus. Its northern part is the de facto capital of Northern Cyprus. Nicosia has been continuously inhabited for over 5,500 years. <br /> <br /> In 1960, Nicosia became the capital of the Republic of Cyprus, a state established by the Greek and Turkish Cypriots. In 1974, there was a coup d'état led by the Greek military junta to unite the island with Greece. The coup ousted president Makarios III and precipitated the invasion of the island by the Turkish army. The Turkish army advanced their positions, eventually capturing 37% of Cypriot territory including the northern part of Nicosia. <br /> <br /> Today, Nicosia is divided by the Green Line into a Greek Cypriot and a Turkish Cypriot quarter, which is monitored by the United Nations Peacekeeping Force.<br /> <br /> There are more than a dozen archeological museum ons Caprus, but the Cyprus Museum is the oldest and largest archaeological museum in Cyprus.<br /> <br /> The museum was founded in 1882 to preserve the country’s ancient art treasures. The background to this was that Cyprus was, at that time, being systematically plundered of its archaeological treasures. The American ambassador, Luigi Palma di Cesnola, alone had acquired 35,000 artefacts for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, whilst his brother, Alessandro Palma di Cesnola, stood trial for art theft. A law passed in 1905 to protect archaeological remains enabled the museum to safeguard artefacts and sites more effectively. In 1908, the museum moved to its current building and in 1961, an extension was added to the building. <br /> <br /> <br /> Roman oil lamp<br /> <br /> Made of terracotta. <br /> <br /> The discus (center) features an erotic scene.<br /> Such lamps were popular all over the Roman Empire</div> Nicosia - Cyprus Museum <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53310134"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/01/34/53310134.1ca118d4.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="181" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Nicosia (aka Lefkosia) is the capital of Cyprus. Its northern part is the de facto capital of Northern Cyprus. Nicosia has been continuously inhabited for over 5,500 years. <br /> <br /> In 1960, Nicosia became the capital of the Republic of Cyprus, a state established by the Greek and Turkish Cypriots. In 1974, there was a coup d'état led by the Greek military junta to unite the island with Greece. The coup ousted president Makarios III and precipitated the invasion of the island by the Turkish army. The Turkish army advanced their positions, eventually capturing 37% of Cypriot territory including the northern part of Nicosia. <br /> <br /> Today, Nicosia is divided by the Green Line into a Greek Cypriot and a Turkish Cypriot quarter, which is monitored by the United Nations Peacekeeping Force.<br /> <br /> There are more than a dozen archeological museum ons Caprus, but the Cyprus Museum is the oldest and largest archaeological museum in Cyprus.<br /> <br /> The museum was founded in 1882 to preserve the country’s ancient art treasures. The background to this was that Cyprus was, at that time, being systematically plundered of its archaeological treasures. The American ambassador, Luigi Palma di Cesnola, alone had acquired 35,000 artefacts for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, whilst his brother, Alessandro Palma di Cesnola, stood trial for art theft. A law passed in 1905 to protect archaeological remains enabled the museum to safeguard artefacts and sites more effectively. In 1908, the museum moved to its current building and in 1961, an extension was added to the building. <br /> <br /> <br /> Roman oil lamp<br /> <br /> Made of terracotta. <br /> <br /> The discus (center) features an erotic scene.<br /> Such lamps were popular all over the Roman Empire</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53309910 tag:ipernity.com,2026-04-29,doc-53309910 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:20:56 +0000 2025-12-01T14:20:29+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53309910"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/99/10/53309910.946e902f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="238" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Nicosia (aka Lefkosia) is the capital of Cyprus. Its northern part is the de facto capital of Northern Cyprus. Nicosia has been continuously inhabited for over 5,500 years. <br /> <br /> In 1960, Nicosia became the capital of the Republic of Cyprus, a state established by the Greek and Turkish Cypriots. In 1974, there was a coup d'état led by the Greek military junta to unite the island with Greece. The coup ousted president Makarios III and precipitated the invasion of the island by the Turkish army. The Turkish army advanced their positions, eventually capturing 37% of Cypriot territory including the northern part of Nicosia. <br /> <br /> Today, Nicosia is divided by the Green Line into a Greek Cypriot and a Turkish Cypriot quarter, which is monitored by the United Nations Peacekeeping Force.<br /> <br /> There are more than a dozen archeological museum ons Caprus, but the Cyprus Museum is the oldest and largest archaeological museum in Cyprus.<br /> <br /> The museum was founded in 1882 to preserve the country’s ancient art treasures. The background to this was that Cyprus was, at that time, being systematically plundered of its archaeological treasures. The American ambassador, Luigi Palma di Cesnola, alone had acquired 35,000 artefacts for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, whilst his brother, Alessandro Palma di Cesnola, stood trial for art theft. A law passed in 1905 to protect archaeological remains enabled the museum to safeguard artefacts and sites more effectively. In 1908, the museum moved to its current building and in 1961, an extension was added to the building. <br /> <br /> <br /> Roman oil lamp<br /> <br /> Made of terracotta. <br /> <br /> The discus (center) features an erotic relief depicting a couple</div> Nicosia - Cyprus Museum <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53309910"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/99/10/53309910.946e902f.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="238" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Nicosia (aka Lefkosia) is the capital of Cyprus. Its northern part is the de facto capital of Northern Cyprus. Nicosia has been continuously inhabited for over 5,500 years. <br /> <br /> In 1960, Nicosia became the capital of the Republic of Cyprus, a state established by the Greek and Turkish Cypriots. In 1974, there was a coup d'état led by the Greek military junta to unite the island with Greece. The coup ousted president Makarios III and precipitated the invasion of the island by the Turkish army. The Turkish army advanced their positions, eventually capturing 37% of Cypriot territory including the northern part of Nicosia. <br /> <br /> Today, Nicosia is divided by the Green Line into a Greek Cypriot and a Turkish Cypriot quarter, which is monitored by the United Nations Peacekeeping Force.<br /> <br /> There are more than a dozen archeological museum ons Caprus, but the Cyprus Museum is the oldest and largest archaeological museum in Cyprus.<br /> <br /> The museum was founded in 1882 to preserve the country’s ancient art treasures. The background to this was that Cyprus was, at that time, being systematically plundered of its archaeological treasures. The American ambassador, Luigi Palma di Cesnola, alone had acquired 35,000 artefacts for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, whilst his brother, Alessandro Palma di Cesnola, stood trial for art theft. A law passed in 1905 to protect archaeological remains enabled the museum to safeguard artefacts and sites more effectively. In 1908, the museum moved to its current building and in 1961, an extension was added to the building. <br /> <br /> <br /> Roman oil lamp<br /> <br /> Made of terracotta. <br /> <br /> The discus (center) features an erotic relief depicting a couple</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53290866 tag:ipernity.com,2026-04-06,doc-53290866 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:07:14 +0000 2025-12-01T14:25:29+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53290866"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/08/66/53290866.2fd5d347.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="219" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Paphos District Archaeological Museum houses a collection of artifacts from the Paphos region. The exhibits originate primarily from Kouklia and Nea Paphos.<br /> <br /> Clay theatrical mask<br /> <br /> Roman period, 1st c AC</div> Paphos - Archaeological Museum <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53290866"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/08/66/53290866.2fd5d347.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="219" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Paphos District Archaeological Museum houses a collection of artifacts from the Paphos region. The exhibits originate primarily from Kouklia and Nea Paphos.<br /> <br /> Clay theatrical mask<br /> <br /> Roman period, 1st c AC</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53290814 tag:ipernity.com,2026-04-06,doc-53290814 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:39:37 +0000 2025-12-01T14:22:34+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53290814"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/08/14/53290814.8158599d.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Paphos District Archaeological Museum houses a collection of artifacts from the Paphos region. The exhibits originate primarily from Kouklia and Nea Paphos.<br /> <br /> Limestone head<br /> of a youth<br /> <br /> Roman period, 1st c AC</div> Paphos - Archaeological Museum <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53290814"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/08/14/53290814.8158599d.240.jpg?r2" width="180" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Paphos District Archaeological Museum houses a collection of artifacts from the Paphos region. The exhibits originate primarily from Kouklia and Nea Paphos.<br /> <br /> Limestone head<br /> of a youth<br /> <br /> Roman period, 1st c AC</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53290810 tag:ipernity.com,2026-04-06,doc-53290810 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:31:38 +0000 2025-12-01T14:21:36+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53290810"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/08/10/53290810.b8811508.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="186" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Paphos District Archaeological Museum houses a collection of artifacts from the Paphos region. The exhibits originate primarily from Kouklia and Nea Paphos.<br /> <br /> Marble head of<br /> Isis<br /> Roman period, 2nd/3rd c AC<br /> <br /> Marble statue <br /> of Demeter<br /> Roman period, 4th c AC</div> Paphos - Archaeological Museum <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53290810"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/08/10/53290810.b8811508.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="186" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Paphos District Archaeological Museum houses a collection of artifacts from the Paphos region. The exhibits originate primarily from Kouklia and Nea Paphos.<br /> <br /> Marble head of<br /> Isis<br /> Roman period, 2nd/3rd c AC<br /> <br /> Marble statue <br /> of Demeter<br /> Roman period, 4th c AC</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53290364 tag:ipernity.com,2026-04-05,doc-53290364 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:46:08 +0000 2025-12-01T14:16:29+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53290364"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/03/64/53290364.0363513e.240.jpg?r2" width="121" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Paphos District Archaeological Museum houses a collection of artifacts from the Paphos region. The exhibits originate primarily from Kouklia and Nea Paphos.<br /> <br /> Marble statue of<br /> Asclepios<br /> <br /> Roman period, 2nd/3rd c AD</div> Paphos - Archaeological Museum <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53290364"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/03/64/53290364.0363513e.240.jpg?r2" width="121" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Paphos District Archaeological Museum houses a collection of artifacts from the Paphos region. The exhibits originate primarily from Kouklia and Nea Paphos.<br /> <br /> Marble statue of<br /> Asclepios<br /> <br /> Roman period, 2nd/3rd c AD</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53290332 tag:ipernity.com,2026-04-05,doc-53290332 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:31:40 +0000 2025-12-01T14:14:33+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53290332"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/03/32/53290332.581fc32e.240.jpg?r2" width="130" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Paphos District Archaeological Museum houses a collection of artifacts from the Paphos region. The exhibits originate primarily from Kouklia and Nea Paphos.<br /> <br /> Marble statue of<br /> Aphrodite<br /> <br /> Roman period, 2nd/3rd c AD</div> Paphos - Archaeological Museum <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53290332"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/03/32/53290332.581fc32e.240.jpg?r2" width="130" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Paphos District Archaeological Museum houses a collection of artifacts from the Paphos region. The exhibits originate primarily from Kouklia and Nea Paphos.<br /> <br /> Marble statue of<br /> Aphrodite<br /> <br /> Roman period, 2nd/3rd c AD</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53290320 tag:ipernity.com,2026-04-05,doc-53290320 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:18:23 +0000 2025-12-01T14:11:15+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53290320"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/03/20/53290320.ab94e5b8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="168" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Paphos District Archaeological Museum houses a collection of artifacts from the Paphos region. The exhibits originate primarily from Kouklia and Nea Paphos.<br /> <br /> Fish shaped vessel<br /> Glass<br /> <br /> Roman period, 1st/2nd c AD</div> Paphos - Archaeological Museum <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53290320"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/03/20/53290320.ab94e5b8.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="168" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Paphos District Archaeological Museum houses a collection of artifacts from the Paphos region. The exhibits originate primarily from Kouklia and Nea Paphos.<br /> <br /> Fish shaped vessel<br /> Glass<br /> <br /> Roman period, 1st/2nd c AD</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53289812 tag:ipernity.com,2026-04-04,doc-53289812 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:18:54 +0000 2025-12-01T14:05:17+02:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53289812"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/98/12/53289812.67b00e34.240.jpg?r2" width="155" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Paphos District Archaeological Museum houses a collection of artifacts from the Paphos region. The exhibits originate primarily from Kouklia and Nea Paphos.<br /> <br /> Marble head<br /> of a statue. Emperor Trajan?<br /> <br /> Roman period, 2nd c AD</div> Paphos - Archaeological Museum <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53289812"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/98/12/53289812.67b00e34.240.jpg?r2" width="155" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">The Paphos District Archaeological Museum houses a collection of artifacts from the Paphos region. The exhibits originate primarily from Kouklia and Nea Paphos.<br /> <br /> Marble head<br /> of a statue. Emperor Trajan?<br /> <br /> Roman period, 2nd c AD</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53283748 tag:ipernity.com,2026-03-28,doc-53283748 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:41:59 +0000 2025-12-01T13:47:09+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53283748"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/37/48/53283748.f0821e24.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Kourion was an Iron Age city-kingdom and an ancient city west of Limassol. Today this is a major archaeological site. "Legally" it is not located in Cyprus, but within the British Sovereign Base Area of Akrotiri.<br /> <br /> The city was probably founded in the 13th century BC. According to Strabo, Kourion was a colony founded by the Argives. The first documented mention of Kourion dates from 673/672 BC on the Kition Stele. The oldest inscription mentioning the god Apollo, who is regarded as the city’s principal deity, comes from Kourion. It dates from the 5th century BC. In this context, a local god, who appears only as ‘teo’, was identified with Apollo. <br /> <br /> Under the Romans, Kourion had an administration that was under the supervision of the provincial proconsul. It is believed that Kourion flourished and that the quality of life improved due to thriving trade with the rest of the Roman Empire.<br /> <br /> The site of Kourion was identified in the 1820s. Extensive excavations have been undertaken since the 1870s, primarily aimed at recovering valuable objects. These were later largely sold to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Several unauthorized private excavations were carried out in the 1880s before being prohibited. Since then, there have been intermittent excavation periods, often conducted by US universities in collaboration with Cypriot researchers.<br /> <br /> The majority of the archaeological remains within the Kourion Archaeological Area date to the Roman and Late Roman/Early Byzantine periods.</div> Kourion <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53283748"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/37/48/53283748.f0821e24.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="180" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Kourion was an Iron Age city-kingdom and an ancient city west of Limassol. Today this is a major archaeological site. "Legally" it is not located in Cyprus, but within the British Sovereign Base Area of Akrotiri.<br /> <br /> The city was probably founded in the 13th century BC. According to Strabo, Kourion was a colony founded by the Argives. The first documented mention of Kourion dates from 673/672 BC on the Kition Stele. The oldest inscription mentioning the god Apollo, who is regarded as the city’s principal deity, comes from Kourion. It dates from the 5th century BC. In this context, a local god, who appears only as ‘teo’, was identified with Apollo. <br /> <br /> Under the Romans, Kourion had an administration that was under the supervision of the provincial proconsul. It is believed that Kourion flourished and that the quality of life improved due to thriving trade with the rest of the Roman Empire.<br /> <br /> The site of Kourion was identified in the 1820s. Extensive excavations have been undertaken since the 1870s, primarily aimed at recovering valuable objects. These were later largely sold to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Several unauthorized private excavations were carried out in the 1880s before being prohibited. Since then, there have been intermittent excavation periods, often conducted by US universities in collaboration with Cypriot researchers.<br /> <br /> The majority of the archaeological remains within the Kourion Archaeological Area date to the Roman and Late Roman/Early Byzantine periods.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53283744 tag:ipernity.com,2026-03-28,doc-53283744 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:32:52 +0000 2025-12-01T14:05:30+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53283744"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/37/44/53283744.34bd6460.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="145" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Kourion was an Iron Age city-kingdom and an ancient city west of Limassol. Today this is a major archaeological site. "Legally" it is not located in Cyprus, but within the British Sovereign Base Area of Akrotiri.<br /> <br /> The city was probably founded in the 13th century BC. According to Strabo, Kourion was a colony founded by the Argives. The first documented mention of Kourion dates from 673/672 BC on the Kition Stele. The oldest inscription mentioning the god Apollo, who is regarded as the city’s principal deity, comes from Kourion. It dates from the 5th century BC. In this context, a local god, who appears only as ‘teo’, was identified with Apollo. <br /> <br /> Under the Romans, Kourion had an administration that was under the supervision of the provincial proconsul. It is believed that Kourion flourished and that the quality of life improved due to thriving trade with the rest of the Roman Empire.<br /> <br /> The site of Kourion was identified in the 1820s. Extensive excavations have been undertaken since the 1870s, primarily aimed at recovering valuable objects. These were later largely sold to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Several unauthorized private excavations were carried out in the 1880s before being prohibited. Since then, there have been intermittent excavation periods, often conducted by US universities in collaboration with Cypriot researchers.<br /> <br /> The majority of the archaeological remains within the Kourion Archaeological Area date to the Roman and Late Roman/Early Byzantine periods. <br /> <br /> The so-called Gladiator House dates from the late 3rd century AD. The main wing of the building is arranged around a central peristyle courtyard. It was severely damaged in the earthquakes of the late 4th century, but the eastern rooms appear to have been in use until the mid-7th century. The building was named after the mosaics depicting gladiatorial combats.<br /> <br /> Achilles, dressed as a girl, reacts to the weapons that Odysseus (on the right) is showing him during a (false) alarm. This is how he is discovered as a warrior. On the left stands Deidamia, the king’s daughter, touching Achilles</div> Kourion <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53283744"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/37/44/53283744.34bd6460.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="145" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Kourion was an Iron Age city-kingdom and an ancient city west of Limassol. Today this is a major archaeological site. "Legally" it is not located in Cyprus, but within the British Sovereign Base Area of Akrotiri.<br /> <br /> The city was probably founded in the 13th century BC. According to Strabo, Kourion was a colony founded by the Argives. The first documented mention of Kourion dates from 673/672 BC on the Kition Stele. The oldest inscription mentioning the god Apollo, who is regarded as the city’s principal deity, comes from Kourion. It dates from the 5th century BC. In this context, a local god, who appears only as ‘teo’, was identified with Apollo. <br /> <br /> Under the Romans, Kourion had an administration that was under the supervision of the provincial proconsul. It is believed that Kourion flourished and that the quality of life improved due to thriving trade with the rest of the Roman Empire.<br /> <br /> The site of Kourion was identified in the 1820s. Extensive excavations have been undertaken since the 1870s, primarily aimed at recovering valuable objects. These were later largely sold to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Several unauthorized private excavations were carried out in the 1880s before being prohibited. Since then, there have been intermittent excavation periods, often conducted by US universities in collaboration with Cypriot researchers.<br /> <br /> The majority of the archaeological remains within the Kourion Archaeological Area date to the Roman and Late Roman/Early Byzantine periods. <br /> <br /> The so-called Gladiator House dates from the late 3rd century AD. The main wing of the building is arranged around a central peristyle courtyard. It was severely damaged in the earthquakes of the late 4th century, but the eastern rooms appear to have been in use until the mid-7th century. The building was named after the mosaics depicting gladiatorial combats.<br /> <br /> Achilles, dressed as a girl, reacts to the weapons that Odysseus (on the right) is showing him during a (false) alarm. This is how he is discovered as a warrior. On the left stands Deidamia, the king’s daughter, touching Achilles</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53283498 tag:ipernity.com,2026-03-28,doc-53283498 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:17:16 +0000 2025-12-01T13:58:44+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53283498"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/34/98/53283498.b362cc5d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="185" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Kourion was an Iron Age city-kingdom and an ancient city west of Limassol. Today this is a major archaeological site. "Legally" it is not located in Cyprus, but within the British Sovereign Base Area of Akrotiri.<br /> <br /> The city was probably founded in the 13th century BC. According to Strabo, Kourion was a colony founded by the Argives. The first documented mention of Kourion dates from 673/672 BC on the Kition Stele. The oldest inscription mentioning the god Apollo, who is regarded as the city’s principal deity, comes from Kourion. It dates from the 5th century BC. In this context, a local god, who appears only as ‘teo’, was identified with Apollo. <br /> <br /> Under the Romans, Kourion had an administration that was under the supervision of the provincial proconsul. It is believed that Kourion flourished and that the quality of life improved due to thriving trade with the rest of the Roman Empire.<br /> <br /> The site of Kourion was identified in the 1820s. Extensive excavations have been undertaken since the 1870s, primarily aimed at recovering valuable objects. These were later largely sold to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Several unauthorized private excavations were carried out in the 1880s before being prohibited. Since then, there have been intermittent excavation periods, often conducted by US universities in collaboration with Cypriot researchers.<br /> <br /> The majority of the archaeological remains within the Kourion Archaeological Area date to the Roman and Late Roman/Early Byzantine periods. <br /> <br /> The so-called Gladiator House dates from the late 3rd century AD. The main wing of the building is arranged around a central peristyle courtyard. It was severely damaged in the earthquakes of the late 4th century, but the eastern rooms appear to have been in use until the mid-7th century. The building was named after the mosaics depicting gladiatorial combats.<br /> <br /> Two gladiators: Margarites on the left, Hellenikos on the right.</div> Kourion <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53283498"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/34/98/53283498.b362cc5d.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="185" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Kourion was an Iron Age city-kingdom and an ancient city west of Limassol. Today this is a major archaeological site. "Legally" it is not located in Cyprus, but within the British Sovereign Base Area of Akrotiri.<br /> <br /> The city was probably founded in the 13th century BC. According to Strabo, Kourion was a colony founded by the Argives. The first documented mention of Kourion dates from 673/672 BC on the Kition Stele. The oldest inscription mentioning the god Apollo, who is regarded as the city’s principal deity, comes from Kourion. It dates from the 5th century BC. In this context, a local god, who appears only as ‘teo’, was identified with Apollo. <br /> <br /> Under the Romans, Kourion had an administration that was under the supervision of the provincial proconsul. It is believed that Kourion flourished and that the quality of life improved due to thriving trade with the rest of the Roman Empire.<br /> <br /> The site of Kourion was identified in the 1820s. Extensive excavations have been undertaken since the 1870s, primarily aimed at recovering valuable objects. These were later largely sold to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Several unauthorized private excavations were carried out in the 1880s before being prohibited. Since then, there have been intermittent excavation periods, often conducted by US universities in collaboration with Cypriot researchers.<br /> <br /> The majority of the archaeological remains within the Kourion Archaeological Area date to the Roman and Late Roman/Early Byzantine periods. <br /> <br /> The so-called Gladiator House dates from the late 3rd century AD. The main wing of the building is arranged around a central peristyle courtyard. It was severely damaged in the earthquakes of the late 4th century, but the eastern rooms appear to have been in use until the mid-7th century. The building was named after the mosaics depicting gladiatorial combats.<br /> <br /> Two gladiators: Margarites on the left, Hellenikos on the right.</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53283132 tag:ipernity.com,2026-03-27,doc-53283132 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:25:25 +0000 2025-12-01T13:58:34+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53283132"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/31/32/53283132.3c4489c0.240.jpg?r2" width="172" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Kourion was an Iron Age city-kingdom and an ancient city west of Limassol. Today this is a major archaeological site. "Legally" it is not located in Cyprus, but within the British Sovereign Base Area of Akrotiri.<br /> <br /> The city was probably founded in the 13th century BC. According to Strabo, Kourion was a colony founded by the Argives. The first documented mention of Kourion dates from 673/672 BC on the Kition Stele. The oldest inscription mentioning the god Apollo, who is regarded as the city’s principal deity, comes from Kourion. It dates from the 5th century BC. In this context, a local god, who appears only as ‘teo’, was identified with Apollo. <br /> <br /> Under the Romans, Kourion had an administration that was under the supervision of the provincial proconsul. It is believed that Kourion flourished and that the quality of life improved due to thriving trade with the rest of the Roman Empire.<br /> <br /> The site of Kourion was identified in the 1820s. Extensive excavations have been undertaken since the 1870s, primarily aimed at recovering valuable objects. These were later largely sold to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Several unauthorized private excavations were carried out in the 1880s before being prohibited. Since then, there have been intermittent excavation periods, often conducted by US universities in collaboration with Cypriot researchers.<br /> <br /> The majority of the archaeological remains within the Kourion Archaeological Area date to the Roman and Late Roman/Early Byzantine periods. <br /> <br /> The so-called Gladiator House dates from the late 3rd century AD. The main wing of the building is arranged around a central peristyle courtyard. It was severely damaged in the earthquakes of the late 4th century, but the eastern rooms appear to have been in use until the mid-7th century. The building was named after the mosaics depicting gladiatorial combats.<br /> <br /> Two gladiators are separated by a referee<br /> <br /> The name of the gladiator on the left is Lytras, the name of the referee is Dareios</div> Kourion <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53283132"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/31/32/53283132.3c4489c0.240.jpg?r2" width="172" height="240" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Kourion was an Iron Age city-kingdom and an ancient city west of Limassol. Today this is a major archaeological site. "Legally" it is not located in Cyprus, but within the British Sovereign Base Area of Akrotiri.<br /> <br /> The city was probably founded in the 13th century BC. According to Strabo, Kourion was a colony founded by the Argives. The first documented mention of Kourion dates from 673/672 BC on the Kition Stele. The oldest inscription mentioning the god Apollo, who is regarded as the city’s principal deity, comes from Kourion. It dates from the 5th century BC. In this context, a local god, who appears only as ‘teo’, was identified with Apollo. <br /> <br /> Under the Romans, Kourion had an administration that was under the supervision of the provincial proconsul. It is believed that Kourion flourished and that the quality of life improved due to thriving trade with the rest of the Roman Empire.<br /> <br /> The site of Kourion was identified in the 1820s. Extensive excavations have been undertaken since the 1870s, primarily aimed at recovering valuable objects. These were later largely sold to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Several unauthorized private excavations were carried out in the 1880s before being prohibited. Since then, there have been intermittent excavation periods, often conducted by US universities in collaboration with Cypriot researchers.<br /> <br /> The majority of the archaeological remains within the Kourion Archaeological Area date to the Roman and Late Roman/Early Byzantine periods. <br /> <br /> The so-called Gladiator House dates from the late 3rd century AD. The main wing of the building is arranged around a central peristyle courtyard. It was severely damaged in the earthquakes of the late 4th century, but the eastern rooms appear to have been in use until the mid-7th century. The building was named after the mosaics depicting gladiatorial combats.<br /> <br /> Two gladiators are separated by a referee<br /> <br /> The name of the gladiator on the left is Lytras, the name of the referee is Dareios</div> Martin M. Miles https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53283130 tag:ipernity.com,2026-03-27,doc-53283130 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:49:36 +0000 2025-12-01T13:49:11+01:00 nobody@ipernity.com (Martin M. Miles) <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53283130"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/31/30/53283130.14c77b23.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="163" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Kourion was an Iron Age city-kingdom and an ancient city west of Limassol. Today this is a major archaeological site. "Legally" it is not located in Cyprus, but within the British Sovereign Base Area of Akrotiri.<br /> <br /> The city was probably founded in the 13th century BC. According to Strabo, Kourion was a colony founded by the Argives. The first documented mention of Kourion dates from 673/672 BC on the Kition Stele. The oldest inscription mentioning the god Apollo, who is regarded as the city’s principal deity, comes from Kourion. It dates from the 5th century BC. In this context, a local god, who appears only as ‘teo’, was identified with Apollo. <br /> <br /> Under the Romans, Kourion had an administration that was under the supervision of the provincial proconsul. It is believed that Kourion flourished and that the quality of life improved due to thriving trade with the rest of the Roman Empire.<br /> <br /> The site of Kourion was identified in the 1820s. Extensive excavations have been undertaken since the 1870s, primarily aimed at recovering valuable objects. These were later largely sold to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Several unauthorized private excavations were carried out in the 1880s before being prohibited. Since then, there have been intermittent excavation periods, often conducted by US universities in collaboration with Cypriot researchers.<br /> <br /> The majority of the archaeological remains within the Kourion Archaeological Area date to the Roman and Late Roman/Early Byzantine periods. <br /> <br /> The public baths (thermae) once covered an area of ​​approximately 4200 m².</div> Kourion <p class="who"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/home/323415">Martin M. Miles</a> has posted:</p><p class="preview"><a href="https://www.ipernity.com/doc/323415/53283130"><img src="https://cdn.ipernity.com/200/31/30/53283130.14c77b23.240.jpg?r2" width="240" height="163" alt=""/></a></p><div class="description">Kourion was an Iron Age city-kingdom and an ancient city west of Limassol. Today this is a major archaeological site. "Legally" it is not located in Cyprus, but within the British Sovereign Base Area of Akrotiri.<br /> <br /> The city was probably founded in the 13th century BC. According to Strabo, Kourion was a colony founded by the Argives. The first documented mention of Kourion dates from 673/672 BC on the Kition Stele. The oldest inscription mentioning the god Apollo, who is regarded as the city’s principal deity, comes from Kourion. It dates from the 5th century BC. In this context, a local god, who appears only as ‘teo’, was identified with Apollo. <br /> <br /> Under the Romans, Kourion had an administration that was under the supervision of the provincial proconsul. It is believed that Kourion flourished and that the quality of life improved due to thriving trade with the rest of the Roman Empire.<br /> <br /> The site of Kourion was identified in the 1820s. Extensive excavations have been undertaken since the 1870s, primarily aimed at recovering valuable objects. These were later largely sold to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Several unauthorized private excavations were carried out in the 1880s before being prohibited. Since then, there have been intermittent excavation periods, often conducted by US universities in collaboration with Cypriot researchers.<br /> <br /> The majority of the archaeological remains within the Kourion Archaeological Area date to the Roman and Late Roman/Early Byzantine periods. <br /> <br /> The public baths (thermae) once covered an area of ​​approximately 4200 m².</div> Martin M. Miles