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


Mavralis - Argaka

The camping site "Mavralis" is very beautiful and close to the beach. It combines the deep blue sea with the green of the...


Pinewood Valley Hiking Trail

Graphic images of the surrounding villages of Pedoulas, Moutoula, Kalopanagiotis and beyond, towards Morfou Bay.


Amathous Archaeological Site

One of the most important city - kingdoms of ancient Cyprus, Amathous is situated about 10 kilometres east of Limassol.


Faros Beach -Pervolia

Faros Beach is one of the smallest and most beautiful beaches of Larnaca.