Chrysochou Cemetery

Published 25th of July, 2018

If you drive along the B7 towards Polis, pay attention as you pass by Chrysochou. On your right, through the trees, you will be able to make out some strange stone shapes. One day recently, while we were preparing for our recent Chrysochou blog, we decided to investigate further...

Nice View

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Considering what we found in the woods, this view makes a lot of sense.

Standing Stones

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We parked opposite the road to Chrysochou. There is a farm track that will accommodate you. From there, we initally came across these stones.

What Are They?

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In retrospect, they are obviously grave stones. The title of the blog is a bit of a giveaway. However, when we first stood here, we weren't yet sure.

The Plot Thickens

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This however, looks a lot more like an old grave.

On The Slope

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If you remember the picture of the mosque, these stones would be on the slope opposite. They would have been visible from the mosque's location.

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