Ancient World

Amathus

Amathus or Amathous (Ancient Greek: Ἀμαθοῦς) was an ancient city-kingdom of Cyprus. It came under Ptolemaic rule in the 300s BC. Its ancient cult sanctuary of Aphrodite was the second most important in Cyprus—where her cult is thought to have originated—after Paphos. Remains of Amathus can be seen today on the southern coast near Agios Tychonas, about 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Limassol and 24 miles (39 km) west of Larnaca. Archaeological fieldwork at the site continues; many finds are exhibited in the Limassol Museum.

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• ▸KV56
• ▸History of Japanese Americans
• ▸Hippos (ancient site)

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