Archaeological Site of Makronissos & Ancient Tombs

The Archaeological Site of Makronissos is a significant necropolis located near Agia Napa, Cyprus, dating from the Hellenistic to Roman periods (roughly 300 BC to the 4th century AD) [1][2]. The site comprises nineteen rock-cut tombs, and a small sanctuary to the east of the tombs and an ancient quarry section adjacent to the cemetery have also been identified [1]. The Makronissos Necropolis is an ancient burial site that was in use from the Hellenistic period to the Late Roman period [3].

TypeNecropolis/tombs complex
Period500 BC - 1 AD
CountryCyprus
Coordinates34.9812° N, 33.9544° E

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