CyprusKition was an ancient city-kingdom on the southern coast of Cyprus, in present-day Larnaca [1]. Phoenicians from Tyre revived the city in the 9th century BC, making it the capital of a Cypriot-Phoenician kingdom [2] [3] [4]. The Kathari site preserves remains of five ancient temples, while the Bamboula acropolis features ship sheds for triremes and a sanctuary dating to at least the 9th century BC [1]. The city was closely linked to copper trade and maritime commerce [1] [3] [5]. Zeno of Citium, founder of Stoic philosophy, was born here c. 334 BC [6] [7].
Kition
Also known as: 키티온, Citio, Cition, Cítion (Làrnaca), Citium, Cizio, Kitij, Kition (Königreich), Königreich Kition, kraljestvo Kitij, Mint of Citium, Κίτιο
| Type | City/town/settlement |
|---|---|
| Period | 1500 - 500 BC |
| Country | Cyprus |
| Coordinates | 34.9235° N, 33.6305° E |