Salamis
Salamis
Posted under Salamis by Lavinia Neville Smith
The partially excavated site of the ancient city of Salamis, has fascinated archaeologists for hundreds of years and it is the most important archaeological site on the whole of Cyprus.
Nestling on the shoreline of Famagusta Bay, the remains of this once glorious and powerful ancient city...
North Cyprus – Destination Famagusta!
Posted under Famagusta, History, Living in North Cyprus, North Cyprus, Salamis, Tourism, Walking & Rambling by Lavinia Neville Smith
Of the two main holiday destinations in North Cyprus, Famagusta and the surrounding area come second in popularity to Kyrenia. But it was not always so. Prior to the partition of the island in 1974, Famagusta was one of the “Hot” spots for tourism. The long sandy beach that stretches...
Enkomi
Posted under Salamis by Lavinia Neville Smith
The remains of this copper producing city were first discovered in 1896, but as the first excavations produced evidence of burials, it was thought that this was just an extension of the Salamis necropolis. In the 1930’s it was excavated again and the outline of a town emerged, and with it the...
The Royal Tombs
Posted under Salamis by Lavinia Neville Smith
The Royal Tombs | Famagusta
In order to get to the Royal Tombs it is necessary to leave the main site of Salamis, take the road that is signposted to St. Barnabas, and the tombs will be seen on the left. This huge necropolis has only been partly excavated and no doubt in years to come many more...
Kampanopetra Basilica
Posted under Salamis by Lavinia Neville Smith
Kampanopetra Basilica | Famagusta
There is a track from the Temple of Zeus that leads towards the sea and the site of the Kampanopetra basilica or Harbour basilica. This is a serenely peaceful, and probably the most alluring, part of Salamis. Its attraction lies in the position it has on the shore...
The Agora and the Vouta
Posted under Salamis by Lavinia Neville Smith
Agora and the Vouta
Very close to the Epiphanios basilica is the cathedral-like cistern that provided water for the entire city. The water was transported through an aquaduct that was 45 miles long from a spring in the Kyrenia mountain range. Of the aquaduct, little is left apart from a few...
