Limassol - Amathus Archeological Site
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(Local Name: Amathoús) Amathous is one of the ancient city-kingdoms of Cyprus where, according to mythology, Theseus left the pregnant Ariadne after his battle with the Minotaur. The remains date from the Archaic, Roman and Christian periods.
The first inhabitants here were probably Mycenean, although there is no definite evidence to prove this. Amathus was important because of its port, from where it exported copper and timber. The golden age of Amathus was during the Hellenistic and Roman period, but then it suffered extensive damage in the earthquakes of the fourth century. It was then rebuilt only to be pillaged by the Arabs.
The site is large and stretches eastwards from the Amathus
The first inhabitants here were probably Mycenean, although there is no definite evidence to prove this. Amathus was important because of its port, from where it exported copper and timber. The golden age of Amathus was during the Hellenistic and Roman period, but then it suffered extensive damage in the earthquakes of the fourth century. It was then rebuilt only to be pillaged by the Arabs.
The site is large and stretches eastwards from the Amathus
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Hobbies & Activities category: Archeological site or ruin; Christian sites; Resort or relaxation spot; Tombs, burial site
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