Souskiou Cemetery
A Few More Shots
Now we have reached here, we should have a look around. If you haven't already spotted it, there is a link to a virtual tour at the foot of the blog. It will give you a better idea of the area the inhabitants lived in. I will include the link here too in case you cannot find it: Virtual Tour of Souskiou Cemetery
I wonder why they stopped excavating? Did time run out, did they run out of money, or did they just stop finding anything interesting? In the heat of Cyprus, this must be pretty hard work.
The next time you are in a museum, and you see a faded black and white photograph of the dig site of a particular exhibit, think back to these photos. They will hopefully give you a better feel for the exhibits, and their place in the history of Cyprus.
Old Walls
It's amazing to think that this place will have been built over 1000 years before the Ancient Greek Civilisation. Did the Ancient Greeks living in Cyprus ever do any archaeological digging themselves? I know that there has been looting in modern times (that was why they did the official digs, to get the artifacts before looters) but did the ancient Greeks go in for a bit of tomb raiding too?
Meet The Team
I think these were the Excavation Team of 2011. The souskiou.com gallery doesn't actually say, but it is a fair bet. I wonder how many of their finds now grace the museums of Cyprus and beyond...
If you do come across any archaeological sites out on your travels in Cyprus, please look but don't touch them. Looting has been a problem in Cyprus' past, and there are stiff fines and penalties if you get caught.
I hope this blog has inspired you to revisit a museum or two, to see what was found in these graves. It makes a change from the Greek and Roman Archaeology normally associated with Cyprus.
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eBookCyprus Road Trip 01: the Kathikas - Panagia Loop
Let me take you on a journey around the region of Paphos, Cyprus. Starting at Paphos itself, we travel to Akoursos, then Kathikas, Kritou Terra and Simou. We continue past Lasa and Kannaviou, before taking in the delights of Panagia. Getting a bit more adventurous, we visit the abandoned villages of Statos and Agios Fotios, before passing through Choulou, Letymbou and Polemi, and rejoining the main Paphos - Polis road.
The route is suitable for all types of vehicle, and requires no off-roading. The guide contains about 130 photographs including shots of all the road signs you need to pay attention to, as well as some of the highlights you may experience along the way.
There are also several maps which will help you keep your bearings.
You can do this journey in a day, or you can break it up into chunks. You can also do it in reverse, to get some completely different views. It is entirely up to you.
