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This fascinating and remarkably well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage site dates from around 6,800BC and is thought to be one of the earliest permanent human settlements in Cyprus. The characteristic round houses were built on a site 2m higher than the surrounding area and could be reached by a stairway that wound for 180m around the compound. Five model dwellings reconstructed with copies of objects found on the site give an idea of everyday life in this civilisation, which disappeared suddenly in the fourth millennium BC.
Choirokitia details
Area Around Larnaka
Open June-Aug 9am-7.30pm daily. Apr, May, Sept Oct 8am-6pm daily. Nov-Mar 8am-5pm daily.
Admission €1.70.
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