Salamis (Ancient Greek: Σαλαμίς; Greek: Σαλαμίνα; Turkish: Salamis) was an ancient Greek city-state on the east coast of Cyprus, at the mouth of the river Pedieos, 6 km north of modern …

Salamis, principal city of ancient Cyprus, located on the east coast of the island, north of modern Famagusta. According to the Homeric epics, Salamis was founded after the Trojan War by the …

Apr 6, 2020 · Salamis was believed to have been the capital of Cyprus as far back as 1100 B.C. Located on the eastern side of the island of Cyprus, it was considered a very important port …

The necropolis of Salamis to the west of the town, houses some of Salamis’s finds and is well worth visiting for a complete overview of the site. If ruins could talk, Salamis would have a …

Jun 16, 2024 · Salamis is an ancient city on the east coast of Cyprus. It was founded around 1180 BC by the legendary King Teucer (Teukros), Telamon’s son, Salamina’s king, on the Greek …

Salamis, also known as Salamin, is the main attraction of the Greek period in the history of Cyprus. It is located just a few kilometers north of Famagusta. The place is perfectly …

Jun 13, 2024 · Just north of Famagusta, at the base of the Karpaz Peninsula in Cyprus, lie the ancient ruins of Salamis. This city, named after Salamina in Attica, was once a thriving capital …

Sep 4, 2022 · At the mouth of the Pediaios River on Cyprus’ eastern side, the ancient city of Salamis formerly stood. Ships from the Middle East and Europe, particularly those from the …

Today the vast, scattered remnants of this ancient kingdom, 9km north of Famagusta on the seaward side of the Famagusta–Boğaz Hwy, are one of the island’s premier archaeological …

Aug 18, 2023 · In Northern Cyprus, the ancient ruins of Salamis, once a thriving port city dating back to 1100 BC, is one of the island’s most impressive archaeological sites. I went to explore. …