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Historical Backdrop of Cyprus Island

Mediterranean is famous for its lustrous natural beauty and from time in memoriam is associated with historical links, especially the eastern part of this region. From the age of ILLIAD, the tradition started its course with famous Trojan War and thousand other dramatic were centering this region. The island of Cyprus has its historical roots in the great temples, old memory packed cities and magnificent royal buildings, that depict a picture of the ancient life on Cyprus, took place at 10,000 years back.

Choirokoitia, is a place is located near Larnaca, has got many evidences of the living style of ancient Cypriots of Neolithic age probably of 7500 BC. Moving forward for one thousand years we will know by that time the land was invaded by the Greeks and Amathus and Kourion— the ancient city kingdoms give us a glance of ancient Greek age.

By the early phase of the Christian-era the Romans arrived at Cyprus, and set the Empire. They replaced the older Greek structures, by their own architectural symbols.  There was an Amphitheatre at Kourion; the small and impressive Paphos Odeon near Paphos, are creations of the Romans have added extra spice in its historical aspect.

Another attraction of Cyprus is the Mosaics of Papho, located in Kato Paphos, close to the harbor. There are three Roman villas displaying some fine examples of Roman style of floor mosaics which is unique. The mosaics at the House of Dionysus —the Greek wine God, the House of Aion, the second Roman villa  , depicts the birth of Dionysus, and the third villa narrates the legend of the battle of Theseus and Minotaur in the Labyrinth.

The easiest way to enjoy the ancient spots of Cyprus is to hire a car that can be arranged in advance from the international airports of Paphos and Larnaca. Most of the archeological sites are located and pointed from the main highways in Cyprus, for the ease of the tourists. Entry fees are very nominal here.