Ancient Κition (Larnaca)

 ancient, place with historical importance, archaeological site

Archeological Site of Ancient Kition
0.5 km to the north - east of the Archaeological Museum . Hours: July - August : 9.00 - 14.30 Mon - Fri , Sep - Jun: 9.00 - 14.30 Monday - Friday , to 15.30 Sat.

The ancient city of Kition ( Kitium ) located in the northern part of Larnaca . According to legend, it was founded by Noah's grandson Kittim . However, the results of archaeological excavations in the city was founded in the XIII . BC. e . Appeared on the Greek island of Mycenaeans fortified city walls and built a temple . Phoenicians , who had seized the city in IX . BC. e . turned this temple in the sanctuary of the goddess Astarte .

Kition was the center of trade in copper ore mined for which mines near Tamasosom .