Macronissos Tombs - Ayia Napa in Cyprus

Description:

Macronissos tombs is an ancient burial site situated west of Ayia Napa in Cyprus which was discovered in 1989 and is a Unesco World Heritage site.
 
The site consists of 19 excavated tombs, and possibly more to be explored in the future. They were used during the Hellenistic and Roman Period. Pyres were found on the surface of the tombs, characteristic of Greek burial customs.
 
The tombs consist of a stepped path down to the entrance. There is room for at least four occupants in each crypt. There is a rectangular trench in the middle and three benches at the side in most of the chambers.
 
To the east of the tombs lies a small sanctuary which is a simple rectangular enclosure made of large irregular blocks. Adjacent to the tombs is an ancient quarry.
 

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