Ruins of Kourion

Ruins of Kourion
Episkopi, Cyprus (CY)
Kourin (Curium in Latin) was an ancient city located in Cyprus. The city is within the British Overseas Territory of Akrotiri and Dhekelia. The city was originally an ancient Greek city but became Roman when the Romans annexed Cyprus in 58 BC. It was among the most prominent cities of Ancient Cyprus.

Many archaeological findings have been found at the site - some of these include:
- The Temple of Apollo Hylates

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- A Roman theatre
. House of Achilles
- House of the Gladiators
- The forum, nymphaeum, and baths
- A Greek pyramidal structure
- A stadium
- Aqueducts
- Basilicas
Kourin (Curium in Latin) was an ancient city located in Cyprus. The city is within the British Overseas Territory of Akrotiri and Dhekelia. The city was originally an ancient Greek city but became Roman when the Romans annexed Cyprus in 58 BC. It was among the most prominent cities of Ancient Cyprus.

Many archaeological findings have been found at the site - some of these include:
- The Temple of Apollo Hylates
- A Roman theatre
. House of Achilles
- House of the Gladiators
- The forum, nymphaeum, and baths
- A Greek pyramidal structure
- A stadium
- Aqueducts
- Basilicas
View in Google Earth Historical, Ancient
Links: en.wikipedia.org
By: Drudii

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