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The Early Christian  Basilica, Kourion, Cyprus | Cyprus - Southwest (IMG_2351.jpg)

The Early Christian Basilica, Kourion, Cyprus

Kourion was an important ancient city-state on the southwestern coast of Cyprus. The acropolis of Kourion, located 1.3 km southwest of Episkopi and 13 km west of Limassol, is located atop a limestone promontory nearly 100 m in height along the coast of Episkopi Bay. According to archaeological finds, evidence suggests that Kourion was associated with the Greek legend of Argos of Peloponnese, and that its inhabitants believed they were descendents of Argean immigrants. The once-flourishing kingdom was eventually destroyed in a severe earthquake in 365 AD.
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