Conspicuously situated on a steep, vertical rise above the Mediterranean, Kourion has been referred to by Herodotus as an ancient city, founded by Greeks from Argos. Throughout the Hellenistic and Roman periods Kourion served as an important city center and only met its end in an earthquake in the 4th century A.D. The site includes a theater, Roman Forum, Early Christian Basilica, and multiple "Houses" with beautiful mosaics.
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| The buildings that originally housed the mosaics come right up to the edge of the cliff - a steep drop overlooking the agricultural fields and dark blue coast.
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| The Roman theater close by housed up to 3,500 spectators and also looked out over the edge of the precipice. Continually restored throughout time, the theater is still used for Greek performances today.
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Some of the remaining capitals still standing at the sight.
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| Remnants of frescoes at the "House of Achilles" |
Mosaics found at the "House of Gladiators"
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| The remains of a Christian Basilica |
