Katalymata ton Plakoton
Katalymata ton Plakoton (Καταλύματα των Πλακωτών) is an archaeological site in the vicinity of Akrotiri, in the Western Sovereign Base Area of Akrotiri and Dhekelia.
The first archaeological surveys began in 2007–2010 by the Department of Antiquities of Cyprus. The archaeological site contained a complex of two religious temples, wholly approximately 330 feet in length. The first temple consists of a three-aisled basilica with a transverse aisle, and is 118 feet wide and 95 feet long.[1][2]
In December 2018, a Byzantine church with mosaics including inscriptions in perfect condition dating back to the reign of Emperor Heraclius was discovered during the twelfth excavation season under the supervision of Dr Eleni Procopiouat the site of Katalymata ton Plakoton, according to an Athens Macedonia News Agency. The Greek Christian mosaic panels included a text—"My Lord help those who honour your name".[3][4]
Location
- Location map: 34°34’60"N, 32°56’45"E
References
- ↑ 2018 excavations at Katalymata ton Plakoton on west coastline of Akrotiri Peninsula concluded: The Archaeology News Network
- ↑ "Department of Antiquities - Excavations". http://www.mcw.gov.cy/mcw/da/da.nsf/All/285F9DE804FDF2C2422577AE0045E674?OpenDocument.
- ↑ Chrysopoulos, Philip. "Important Christian Monument Discovered in Cyprus | Greece.GreekReporter.com Latest News from Greece" (in en-US). https://greece.greekreporter.com/2018/12/21/important-christian-monument-discovered-in-cyprus/.
- ↑ "Byzantine Churches Uncovered in Cyprus - Archaeology Magazine". https://www.archaeology.org/news/7261-181221-cyprus-byzantine-churches.