Advantages: Very well preserved ruins, impressive scenery Disadvantages: Lack of information material and sign-posting on the site
...How to reach Salamis ?
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If you are staying either in Magosa (Famagusta), the Greek part of Cyprus or in Girne (Kyrenia) you will approach Salamis from the south. It is situated about 8 km to the north of Magosa, right opposite to the entrance of the village Yeni Bogazici. The ruins are signposted with a brown arrow that reads "Salamis Haberleri" (Salamis ruins), but this sign is usually halfway hidden in some bushes and trees. ... ...To find the entrance to Salamis you will have to make your way around the restaurant. What is it all about ? ================
Salamis, not to be mixed up with the island Salamis in the Saronic Gulf where the Greeks and the Persians fought their famous battle in 480 BC, was an important harbour town and city kingdom. It is situated near Enkomi (Tuzla), the former main trading centre of Alasyia ), not far from the river Pediaeus. When Enkomi, existing ...
fritzthecat 14.09.2006
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Advantages: History at your fingertips Disadvantages: Transport isnt great/lack of amenity at site
WHAT AND WHERE IS SALAMIS AND WHY WAS IT RUINED?
The ancient city of Salamis was at one time (about 2000 years ago) the capital of Cyprus. As you may be aware Cyprus, sitting in the middle of the medeteranean, has been a stepping off post for most invasions in the area and has itself been occupied by the Romans, Assyrians, Egyptians and Persians to name but a few. In fact the ownership of Cyprus is still in dispute with the Turks still controlling ... ...before.
The highlights of Salamis are (tick them off as you walk around)
1. Gymnasium and Baths
2. Theatre
3. Roman Villa
4. Kampanopetra Basilica
5. Ayios Epiphanios Basilica 6. Agora (stone Forum) - meeting and market place
7. Temple of Zeus - Roman period temple
8. Water Resevoir - roman water system inc 50km aqueduct!!
It was not till about 674 AD when another Arab invasion brought about the destruction of the entire city that the inhabitants ...
gizmoregis 09.09.2006
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