The ancient city of Kourion
Kourion, Curias, Curias, Curium, CuriumCyprus, Limassol
The ancient city of Kourion
Kourion, Curias, Curias, Curium, CuriumCyprus, Limassol
City of Kourion 1200 BC built by the Greeks who fought in the Trojan War. Kourion was one of the city-states in Cyprus. It was erected on a 70-meter cliff, which guaranteed the city the necessary inaccessibility.
Mosaics remained on the site of ancient houses and Roman baths. Since they depict fish and birds - symbols of early Christianity (for example, in the house of Eustolios, next to the ancient theater) - this proves that the inhabitants of Kourion became Christians around the 4th century BC. AD The theater of Kourion was built in the 2nd century. BC, and after 400 years it was expanded. In our time, in the summer, performances of Greek tragedies are arranged in the theater.
Mosaics remained on the site of ancient houses and Roman baths. Since they depict fish and birds - symbols of early Christianity (for example, in the house of Eustolios, next to the ancient theater) - this proves that the inhabitants of Kourion became Christians around the 4th century BC. AD The theater of Kourion was built in the 2nd century. BC, and after 400 years it was expanded. In our time, in the summer, performances of Greek tragedies are arranged in the theater.
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