Visiting Ancient Amathounta

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Archaeological sites are dotted throughout Cyprus making the island a treasure for history enthusiasts. On the way back from the beach on our first evening, we passed the Amathounta archaeological site and decided to stop. Unfortunately the main area was closed so we couldn’t get any info on this ancient city. That didn’t stop the ever-adventurous Verse, as he encouraged me to hike up a nearby trail where we discovered a network of tracks that showcased amazing views and other intriguing ruins that were also a part of the site.  Here a few pictures from our visit. 


Chilling on the stone slabs
Gorgeous Wildflowers growing everywhere
Spectacular Views
Always up to something
Be careful where you step. I wonder what this was? 

Interesting details and carvings found on the stone


Brilliant sunset on our first evening in Cyprus
Blessed to have these adventures



Comments

  1. UnknownMarch 4, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Did you ever get the information about the site? I suppose some of it is online? do you know what these rocks and the bowl-like features were depicting? - Thanks for showing and sharing - M

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  2. Ariann MiekaMarch 4, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    No unfortunately I have not gotten any info on this place. I looked online and in a few books and none of them say anything other than where it is. I dont know what the bowl-like piece was but i know it was hollow inside. Thanks for reading and commenting! :)

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  3. SholitaMarch 6, 2013 at 10:00 PM

    This is really awesome Ari! The pictures, the text really made me feel like I was there! This was an awesome read!

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  4. Ariann MiekaMarch 7, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Glad you enjoyed it! :)

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