The port of Famagusta (Ammokhostos), under Turkish occupation, lies in a bay on the east coast of Cyprus, at the eastern end of the fertile Mesaoria Plain. It grew up some 7mi/11km north of the ancient city of Salamis, which had a good natural harbor and was the main port of shipment for the island's much-sought after copper. The city was
destroyed by an earthquake in the A.D. fourth century. The remains of a large theater, a Temple of Zeus, a gymnasium, an aqueduct and the city's necropolis have been excavated.
Since the Turkish invasion, there is no access whatsoever to Famagusta.
The town has been described by international observers as a "ghost-town" left untouched since the day locals were driven out by advancing Turkish troops.
The town is monitored by United Nations peace keepers and all access to Famagusta is prohibited.
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