ldnheadCyprus launches first
underwater archaeological park at ancient portline
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[July 14, 2022]
LIMASSOL, Cyprus (Reuters) - Cyprus
has opened its first underwater archaeological park, offering visitors a
glimpse of history at one of the eastern Mediterranean's best preserved
ancient harbours. |
People swim at the underwater archaeological park of the ancient port of
Amathus in Limassol, Cyprus, July 9, 2022. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou |
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The
now-submerged harbour lying off the ancient city-kingdom of
Amathus was constructed between 312/311 B.C. and 294 B.C., when
Cyprus was the focus of conflict between two sucessors of
Alexander the Great. It was probably constructed as a naval base
because of its narrow entrance, though experts say its combined
commercial use cannot be dismissed either.
Over the centuries, it has developed into a natural reef where
marine life thrives.
(Reporting By Yiannis Kourtoglou; Writing by Michele Kambas;
Editing by Alex Richardson)
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