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One of Cyprus's ten city states, Salamis was first mentioned on an Assyrian stele (stone slab) in 709 BC. The extensive and thoroughly impressive site comprises the surrounding city walls, gymnasium, theatre, Roman baths and villa, forum and agora, as well as the Basilica of St Epiphanius and the temple of Zeus Salaminios. Visitors can easily spend half a day exploring Salamis, as there is so much to see on this remarkable site.
Ancient Salamis details
Area Famagusta (Gazi Magusa) & around
Open May-Oct 9am-7pm daily. Nov-Apr 9am-1pm, 2-4.45pm daily.
Admission 6TL.
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I have to agree with Harris Samaras' comment. Your description about Salamis must change and more details must be added. Also you have to make it clear that is located in the North Site of Cyprus which is occupied. The use of this Monumental archaeological site by Turkish ''pseudostate'' is not legal!! Its inappropriate to use archaeological sites of such importance in order to attract tourists ignoring the situation in Cyprus!
Good to see that we are promoting the North. Good job Time Out Cyprus, you muppets.
Salamis was established at 1193 B.C. by Teucer (Τεύκρος) nearby the Mycenaen ancient city of Engomi that preceded it. Was an ancient Greek city-state and an ancient capital of Cyprus. Salamis was first reflected by Herodotus during the early Archaic and Classical periods...
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