Macronissos Tombs

EXCURSIONS / Archaeological Sites / Famagusta / Macronissos Tombs
The site consists of 19 rock - cut tombs, a small sanctuary and an ancient quarry situated west of Agia Napa in the Macronissos area.

The targets of illegal digging, the tombs were badly looted over the years. Archaeologists believe the dead were placed in clay sarcophagi that were originally covered with three flat tiles. The tombs had a rectangular entrance originally closed with one or two slabs.

Most of the chambers are almost identical with a rectangular trench in the middle and three benches at the side. The tombs were used during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Pyres were found on the surface, characteristic of Greek burial customs.

The sanctuary is a simple rectangular enclosure, made of large irregular blocks.

Address: Agia Napa, Ammochostos

 

Σχετικά Άρθρα


Museum of Natural History - Agla...

The Museum of Natural History in Aglandjia visitors can live the unique experience to stand very close to wild animals and...


Kyriazis Medical Museum

The Museum is a private initiative that aims to preserve the medical cultural heritage of Cyprus.


Stavrovouni Monastery

Perched on a rocky peak, Stavrovouni means Mountain of the Cross. According to tradition; it was founded in the 4th...


Pedoulas - Folklore Museum

In the Folklore Museum of Pedoula there are tools, performances and photos with all the traditional occupations of the...