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| Cyprus |
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Kolossi |
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Castle |
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View East to Limassol across UK territory. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Kolossi |
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Castle |
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View South to the Akrotiri Peninsula, one of two enclaves under UK sovereignty. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
Akrotiri Peninsula |
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The Akrotiri Peninsula is part of the UK (since Cyprus independence in 1960). It contains a large UK air base. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
Akrotiri Peninsula |
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View of Limassol and the Salt Lake on the peninsula. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
Akrotiri Peninsula |
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 Road along the South edge of the Salt Lake. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
Akrotiri Peninsula |
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Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats |
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The Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats is near the UK military base. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
Akrotiri Peninsula |
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Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats |
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The Monastery is extensive and has a well kept garden and lawn. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
Akrotiri Peninsula |
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Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats |
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The monastery was founded in 327 and is now run by nuns. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
Akrotiri Peninsula |
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Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats |
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The older part of the complex. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
Akrotiri Peninsula |
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Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats |
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The cloisters. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
Akrotiri Peninsula |
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Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats |
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The Monastery was founded by the first Byzantine governor of Cyprus. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
Akrotiri Peninsula |
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Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats |
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View of the gardens. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
Akrotiri Peninsula |
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Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats |
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The cemetary. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
Akrotiri Peninsula |
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Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats |
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The monastery is famous for its cats. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
Akrotiri Peninsula |
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Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats |
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The cats were brought from Egypt and Palestine to remove poisonous snakes. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
Akrotiri Peninsula |
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Monastery of St Nicholas of the Cats |
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View of Limassol from the monastery. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
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UK betting shop. UK territory extends some way from the peninsula |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
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Agios Ermogenis |
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The tiny church of Agios Ermogenis contains the saint's tomb. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
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Agios Ermogenis |
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The wooden bell tower. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
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Agios Ermogenis |
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The tiny entrance. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
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Agios Ermogenis |
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The interior. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
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Agios Ermogenis |
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The tomb of Agios Ermogenis. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
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Agios Ermogenis |
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Icon with velvet covering and pew. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
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Agios Ermogenis |
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Small icons. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
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Trachoni |
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The village of Trachoni was founded by refugees from Famagusta after 1974. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
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Trachoni |
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Sign for a barber shop. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
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The road near Trachoni. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
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Fields and the sea. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
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Kourion |
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The hilltop site of Kourion lies within UK sovereign territory. The city was founded by Mycenaean Greeks in the 13th century BCE. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
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Kourion |
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Theatre |
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The theatre. Kourion was a city that flourished between 8th century BCE and the 4th century. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
|
Theatre |
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View of the sea from the theatre. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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House of Eustolios |
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The House of Eustolios dates from the 5th century. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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House of Eustolios |
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The house has many rooms. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
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Kourion |
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House of Eustolios |
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Some of the rooms are decorated with mosaics. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
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Kourion |
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House of Eustolios |
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The large mosaic shows Christian influence. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
|
House of Eustolios |
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Greek writing. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
|
House of Eustolios |
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Detail of a cuboid shape. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
|
House of Eustolios |
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The mosaic in 1981. |
1981 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
|
House of Eustolios |
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The fish is an early symbol of Christianity. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
|
House of Eustolios |
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Figure of a bird. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
|
House of Eustolios |
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The mosaic is very complex. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
|
House of Eustolios |
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Mosaic showing a woman with a measuring rod (the Roman foot). |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
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Kourion |
|
House of Eustolios |
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Geometric mosaic. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
|
House of Eustolios |
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Clay pipes from the Roman era. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
|
House of Eustolios |
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Bathroom. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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House of Eustolios |
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Drainage channel. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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View to the South. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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View to the East. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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View to the South West. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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View to the North. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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The site is by the sea. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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|
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The Roman agora (market place). |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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The city prospered under Ptolemaic Egypt and the Romans. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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The city was abandoned after an earthquake in 365. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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After Arab raids in the 7th century the remaining inhabitants moved to Episkopi. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Remains of a Greek column. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
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Kourion |
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Steps. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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The agora is the largest area of the site. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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The setting of Kourion. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Dramatic coastline. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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5th century church. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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The church dates from the Byzantine period. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Marble paving. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Hexagonal tiling. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Pathway. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
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Kourion |
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The foundations of the church. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Public baths. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
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Kourion |
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The Romans had three baths: cold, tepid and hot. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
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Kourion |
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The Nymphaeum dates from the 1st century and was destroyed by Arab raiders in the 7th century. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Byzantine church. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Tiled floor from a former church. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Small cold water bath. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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View to the West. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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The beach. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Fountain. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Arches. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Corinthian column. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Lime kiln. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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View across the site. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Early Christian house. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Entrance to a house below ground level. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Gladiators House |
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The Gladiators House is by the city walls. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Gladiators House |
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Mosaic in the Gladiators House. These are labelled as "Margaritis" (left) and "Hellenikos". |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Gladiators House |
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Head of Margaritis. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Gladiators House |
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Head and helmet of a gladiator. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Gladiators House |
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Most of the mosaics in the house are partial. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Gladiators House |
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Geometric mosaic. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Pathway with houses. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
|
House of Achilles |
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Achilles and Odysseus. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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House of Achilles |
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Geometric patterns. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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House of Achilles |
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View from the House of Achilles. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Gourd. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Olives. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
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Apollon Ylates |
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The site of Apollon Ylates is 2km away from the main city of Kourion. It dates from the 8th century BCE. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
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Kourion |
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Apollon Ylates |
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Appolon Ylatis is a shrine to Apollo outside the Kourion city limits. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
|
Apollon Ylates |
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The shrine was destroyed by an earthquake in 365. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
|
Apollon Ylates |
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The Sacred Way. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
|
Apollon Ylates |
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The site is extensive. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
|
Apollon Ylates |
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Dormatories for pilgrims. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia [UK] |
|
Kourion |
|
Apollon Ylates |
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The Sacred Way leads to the Temple of Apollo. |
2023 |
