Amathus

Amathus is an ancient policy, which is about a thousand years old. He is a witness to the ancient history of the island. Amathus is located at a distance of 8 kilometers from Limassol, you can get here by 30 bus. This place is suitable for fans of Greek mythology: it is rumored that the events of the myths about Theseus and Ariadne unfolded here (although the second place, which had such glory, is the famous Knossos palace in Crete).

If you like to look at the ruins of ancient cities - this place is created specifically for you. If you are not an archaeologist, not an amateur historian and do not really understand what an ancient Greek city is, Amathus will help fill this gap. An antique policy for visiting the evening is ideal, making a couple of panoramic photos of the bay - that's all.

In ancient times, Amathus was the place where worshiped Dionysius and Aphrodite. From here on export there were a wood and copper - these were the basic Cyprian riches of that time. He remembers the city and the greatness of Athens, and the times of Alexander the Great, and even the time of the rise of Rome. But the 7th century has come - and the Arabs completely conquered the city. Richard Lionheart contributed to the complete destruction. After such events, the city was waiting for an unenviable fate: the remains of buildings were plundered for the construction of other Cypriot cities, including Limassol, and the best stones that liked the then rulers were sent to Egypt.

Archaeological excavations of Amathus began here in the late 19th century, historians studied the ruins in 1980. In the territory of Amathus, an acropolis and a market square were found, a system of water lines and ruins of baths, as well as remnants of early Christian basilicas - gradually here reconstructed the territory of the temple of Aphrodite. A copy of the cup, a few colonnades and the ruins of the fortress walls - that's the most ancient thing that can be found in Amathus.

And it is ideal for people with a rich imagination, who do not mind introducing themselves in the ancient Greek city. A significant advantage of this hill is that you do not need to pay for a visit.