Kourion and the Sanctuary of Apollon (Ylatis) are two of Cyprus' best archaeological sites |
Part of the ancient stadium, midway between Kourion and the Sanctuary of Apollo Ylates, 2nd C. AD |
Cliff wall at the entrance to the ancient city of Kourion |
The cliffs of Kourion with niches carved out by the ancient inhabitants |
Human settlement at Kourion predates the classical era by many centuries, having its first permanent village in the 13th C. BC |
Model of the site of Kourion at the visitor's center showing the area of the amphitheater and the House of Eustolios |
Model of ancient Kourion at the visitor's center showing the site of the agora and ancient basilica |
Map of the widespread archaeological site of Kourion |
Map of the Amphitheater of Kourion and the House of Eustolios |
Map of the Basilica of Kourion and the Agora with the ancient baths |
Ruins of the House of Eustolios, 4th-5th C. AD |
Mosaic bust of a young woman - House of Eustolios, Kourion |
Mosaic bust of a young woman - House of Eustolios, Kourion |
The woman in the mosaic is holding a measuring instrument equivalent to 1 Roman foot |
Mosaic bust of a young woman - House of Eustolios, Kourion |
Ruins of the House of Eustolios, the home of a rich resident of 4th-5th C. Kourion |
Partridge mosaic, House of Eustolios, Kourion |
Partridge mosaic, House of Eustolios, Kourion |
Geometric mosaic, House of Eustolios, Kourion |
View of the southern coast of Cyprus from the elevated level of the House of Eustolios, Kourion |
Eustolios was a wealthy early Christian resident of Kourion |
Geometric mosaic fragment, House of Eustolios, Kourion |
House of Eustolios, Kourion |
Mosaic with the fragment of a Greek inscription - "Enter to thy good fortune and may thy comings bless this house" |
History of the House of Eustolios, 3rd-4th C. AD |
Floor plan of the grand House of Eustolios, Kourion |
The Ancient Theatre of Kourion, built during the Hellenistic period - 2nd C. BC |
The Theater of Kourion was restored during the reign of the Emperor Augustus |
The theater was modified again during the reign of Nero, ca 65 AD, taking on its final shape and size |
The Theater of Kourion was restored during modern times to serve as a cultural venue |
Ancient Theatre of Kourion |
Ancient Theatre of Kourion |
Ancient Theatre of Kourion |
Directions to the other sites of Kourion |
Earthquake House - a private Roman home dating to the 1st or 2nd C. AD |
This Roman house was destroyed by the earthquake of 365 AD |
Ruins of the Earthquake House, Kourion |
Ruins of the Earthquake House, Kourion |
Ruins of the Earthquake House, Kourion |
View from the Earthquake House, Kourion - Cyprus |
View from the Earthquake House, Kourion - Cyprus |
Scenic view of the cliffs of southern Cyprus from the archaeological site at Kourion |
Sun reflecting off the Mediterranean Sea from the elevated site of Kourion |
One of 3 seaside club/restaurants at Kourion Beach |
The scenic southern coast of Cyprus from the ruins of the ancient city of Kourion |
The flat plain below Kourion - still in use for agriculture and horses |
View of Kourion Beach from the cliffs of Kourion |
Shaded bench at Kourion to protect visitors from the intense summer heat of the eastern Mediterranean |
The ancient theater of Kourion with the modern roof protecting the archeological excavations of the House of Eustolios |
Mirador of Kourion |
Ruins of the Basilica District, Kourion |
The Two Towers of Cyprus - the palm tree and the ancient column |
Ancient arches, Kourion |
Corinthian column - Ancient Kourion |
Corinthian column - Ancient Kourion |
Ruins of the Basilica of Kourion |
Scattered shards of ancient pottery, Kourion |
Standing column, Ancient Kourion |
Ruins of the Basilica of Kourion, 5th C. AD |
The ruins of Kourion were rediscovered in 1876 |
Information plate - the Kourion Episcopal Basilica |
Ruins of the ancient basilica of Kourion, an early Christian site |
Columns of the ancient Agora, Kourion |
Remains of a hexagonal tile floor, Kourion |
Ruins of the Agora of ancient Kourion |
Twin columns, ancient Kourion |
Map and information about the Roman Agora (Forum) of Kourion |
The Agora of Kourion |
The Agora of Kourion with the |
Column fragments, Ancient Kourion |
Spiral column of the Roman Nymphaeum, 365 AD |
Spiral column of Kourion |
Fragmented paving stones of the Public Baths, ancient Kourion |
Hexagonal basin of the public baths of Kourion |
Hexagonal basin, Kourion - 200-365 AD |
Hexagonal and Triangular paving stones forming Stars of David at ancient Kourion |
The Roman Nymphaeum of Kourion |
The public baths, Kourion |
Pillars that once supported the heated floor of the baths of Kourion |
The public baths, Kourion |
Ruins of the Public Baths, Kourion |
An archway leading to a dark underground chamber of ancient Kourion |
Mosaic of the House of the Gladiators, Kourion |
House of the Gladiators Mosaic - Lytras and Darius |
Kourion Mosaic - House of the Gladiators - Lytras and Darius |
Kourion Mosaic - House of the Gladiators - Dareios |
Kourion Mosaic - House of the Gladiators - Margaritis and Hellenikos |
Kourion Mosaic - House of the Gladiators - Margaritis |
Kourion geometric mosaic - House of the Gladiators |
The House of the Gladiators was constructed in the 2nd half of the 3rd C. and destroyed by earthquake in the 4th C. |
Mosaic of the House of Achilles, Kourion |
Mosaic of the House of Achilles, early 4th C. |
Cypriot beggar cat at Kourion |
Map of the archaeological site of Kourion |
Rocky coast at Kourion Beach |
The winter sun low on the horizon |
Kourion Beach, hardly a white sand paradise |
The ruins of the city of Kourion are on the hill above the beach |
Le Petit Nissan Micra rental, Cyprus |
Kourion Beach Bar, Cyrpus |
Ruins of the early Christian church at the base of the cliffs of Kourion |
Akrotiri is a peninsula of Cyprus that has remained under British sovereignty after Cypriot independence |
Near Kourion, the Cyprus Wine Museum |