Larnaca - Kition Archeological Site

(Local Name: Kítion) Approximately 500 meters northeast of the Larnaca Archeological Museum is Kition, one of the most important ancient city-kingdoms, with architectural remains dating back to the 13th century B.C. In about 1200 B.C. it was rebuilt by the Mycenaean Greeks and excavations have revealed cyclopean walls made of giant blocks of stone and a complex of five temples.

The modern city of Larnaca covers most of the site but there are several parts worth visiting. The first is the Mycenean site, on Kimonos, first excavated in 1962-3 and where a large amount of pottery, ornaments and jewelry were found.

The main site is on Leonitou Machaira Street. Excavations are still going on and