History

Ancient Idalion

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Idalion, Cyprus

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Uncover the secrets of Ancient Idalion, a city-kingdom that once commanded the ancient world's copper trade and drew pilgrims to its famed Aphrodite sanctuary. Explore a site where Greek kings, Phoenician merchants, and native Cypriots left their mark.

Chapters

1Arrival at Idalion5 min
2The Museum Collection4 min
3The Idalion Tablet5 min
4The West Acropolis4 min
5The Sacred Landscape4 min
6Leaving Idalion4 min

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