Kourion (Κούριον)

Kourion and the Sanctuary of Apollon (Ylatis) are two of Cyprus' best archaeological sites	Part of the ancient stadium, midway between Kourion and the Sanctuary of Apollo Ylates, 2nd C. AD	Cliff wall at the entrance to the ancient city of Kourion	The cliffs of Kourion with niches carved out by the ancient inhabitants
Human settlement at Kourion predates the classical era by many centuries, having its first permanent village in the 13th C. BC	Model of the site of Kourion at the visitor's center showing the area of the amphitheater and the House of Eustolios	Model of ancient Kourion at the visitor's center showing the site of the agora and ancient basilica	Map of the widespread archaeological site of Kourion
Map of the Amphitheater of Kourion and the House of Eustolios	Map of the Basilica of Kourion and the Agora with the ancient baths	Ruins of the House of Eustolios, 4th-5th C. AD	Mosaic bust of a young woman - House of Eustolios, Kourion
Mosaic bust of a young woman - House of Eustolios, Kourion	The woman in the mosaic is holding a measuring instrument equivalent to 1 Roman foot	Mosaic bust of a young woman - House of Eustolios, Kourion	Ruins of the House of Eustolios, the home of a rich resident of 4th-5th C. Kourion
Partridge mosaic, House of Eustolios, Kourion	Partridge mosaic, House of Eustolios, Kourion	Geometric mosaic, House of Eustolios, Kourion	View of the southern coast of Cyprus from the elevated level of the House of Eustolios, Kourion
Eustolios was a wealthy early Christian resident of Kourion	Geometric mosaic fragment, House of Eustolios, Kourion	House of Eustolios, Kourion	Mosaic with the fragment of a Greek inscription - "Enter to thy good fortune and may thy comings bless this house"
History of the House of Eustolios, 3rd-4th C. AD	Floor plan of the grand House of Eustolios, Kourion	The Ancient Theatre of Kourion, built during the Hellenistic period - 2nd C. BC	The Theater of Kourion was restored during the reign of the Emperor Augustus
The theater was modified again during the reign of Nero, ca 65 AD, taking on its final shape and size	The Theater of Kourion was restored during modern times to serve as a cultural venue	Ancient Theatre of Kourion	Ancient Theatre of Kourion
Ancient Theatre of Kourion	Directions to the other sites of Kourion	Earthquake House - a private Roman home dating to the 1st or 2nd C. AD	This Roman house was destroyed by the earthquake of 365 AD
Ruins of the Earthquake House, Kourion	Ruins of the Earthquake House, Kourion	Ruins of the Earthquake House, Kourion	View from the Earthquake House, Kourion - Cyprus
View from the Earthquake House, Kourion - Cyprus	Scenic view of the cliffs of southern Cyprus from the archaeological site at Kourion	Sun reflecting off the Mediterranean Sea from the elevated site of Kourion	One of 3 seaside club/restaurants at Kourion Beach
The scenic southern coast of Cyprus from the ruins of the ancient city of Kourion	The flat plain below Kourion - still in use for agriculture and horses	View of Kourion Beach from the cliffs of Kourion	Shaded bench at Kourion to protect visitors from the intense summer heat of the eastern Mediterranean
The ancient theater of Kourion with the modern roof protecting the archeological excavations of the House of Eustolios	Mirador of Kourion	Ruins of the Basilica District, Kourion	The Two Towers of Cyprus - the palm tree and the ancient column
Ancient arches, Kourion	Corinthian column - Ancient Kourion	Corinthian column - Ancient Kourion	Ruins of the Basilica of Kourion
Scattered shards of ancient pottery, Kourion	Standing column, Ancient Kourion	Ruins of the Basilica of Kourion, 5th C. AD	The ruins of Kourion were rediscovered in 1876
Information plate - the Kourion Episcopal Basilica	Ruins of the ancient basilica of Kourion, an early Christian site	Columns of the ancient Agora, Kourion	Remains of a hexagonal tile floor, Kourion
Ruins of the Agora of ancient Kourion	Twin columns, ancient Kourion	Map and information about the Roman Agora (Forum) of Kourion	The Agora of Kourion
The Agora of Kourion with the	Column fragments, Ancient Kourion	Spiral column of the Roman Nymphaeum, 365 AD	Spiral column of Kourion
Fragmented paving stones of the Public Baths, ancient Kourion	Hexagonal basin of the public baths of Kourion	Hexagonal basin, Kourion - 200-365 AD	Hexagonal and Triangular paving stones forming Stars of David at ancient Kourion
The Roman Nymphaeum of Kourion	The public baths, Kourion	Pillars that once supported the heated floor of the baths of Kourion	The public baths, Kourion
Ruins of the Public Baths, Kourion	An archway leading to a dark underground chamber of ancient Kourion	Mosaic of the House of the Gladiators, Kourion	House of the Gladiators Mosaic - Lytras and Darius
Kourion Mosaic - House of the Gladiators - Lytras and Darius	Kourion Mosaic - House of the Gladiators - Dareios	Kourion Mosaic - House of the Gladiators - Margaritis and Hellenikos	Kourion Mosaic - House of the Gladiators - Margaritis
Kourion geometric mosaic - House of the Gladiators	The House of the Gladiators was constructed in the 2nd half of the 3rd C. and destroyed by earthquake in the 4th C.	Mosaic of the House of Achilles, Kourion	Mosaic of the House of Achilles, early 4th C.
Cypriot beggar cat at Kourion	Map of the archaeological site of Kourion	Rocky coast at Kourion Beach	The winter sun low on the horizon
Kourion Beach, hardly a white sand paradise	The ruins of the city of Kourion are on the hill above the beach	Le Petit Nissan Micra rental, Cyprus	Kourion Beach Bar, Cyrpus
Ruins of the early Christian church at the base of the cliffs of Kourion	Akrotiri is a peninsula of Cyprus that has remained under British sovereignty after Cypriot independence	Near Kourion, the Cyprus Wine Museum