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NAME
Kourion
OTHER NAMES
Curium
COUNTRY
United Kingdom
ADDRESS
Episkopi, Limassol District, Cyprus; Episkopi Cantonment, Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK)

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About Kourion
Kourion is an ancient city located on the coast of Cyprus. Greek settlers from Argos started residing here in the 12th century BCE. The acropolis of Kourion is situated just 1.3 Kilometers away from Episkopi and 13 kilometers from Limassol. There was proof of the existence of human dwelling here at the time of the Neolithic period. The city is situated on the top of a limestone promontory which is about 100 meters high.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Kourion

  • The city is popular for its amphitheater which was founded in the second century BC. The theatre is used even today for musical and theatrical performances. It has a capacity to seat about two thousand spectators.
    The city is popular for its amphitheater which was founded in the second century BC. The theatre is used even today for musical and theatrical perform
  • It has a very large marketplace due to several cultures including Roman, Hellenistic, and Christian who resided in the location.
  • A number of public baths including warm, cold, and hot spas are also found in the area.
    A number of public baths including warm, cold, and hot spas are also found in the area.
  • The archaeologist has also found houses with mosaic floors in the area.
    The archaeologist has also found houses with mosaic floors in the area.
  • The city suffered five massive earthquakes in the seventeenth century after which it was partly rebuilt.
    The city suffered five massive earthquakes in the seventeenth century after which it was partly rebuilt.
  • The cemetery of Ayios Ermoyenis and the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates was looted by Luigi Palma di Cesnola until private excavations were made illegal in 1887 by British High Commissioner..
  • The Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates located at the distance of 1.7 kilometers from the acropolis.
    The Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates located at the distance of 1.7 kilometers from the acropolis.

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