Salamis Gymnasium
Salamis was Cyprus’ capital for around one thousand years. According to tradition, it was founded by Teucer, son of Telamon ruler of the island of Salamis, wh...
Read more
Salamis was Cyprus’ capital for around one thousand years. According to tradition, it was founded by Teucer, son of Telamon ruler of the island of Salamis, who arrived on Cyprus after the end of the Trojan War . In Euripides’ ‘Helen’ Teucer explains that Apollo had ordered him to not return to his homeland but to go to the island of Cyprus since he did not manage to prevent Aiantas’ suicide nor did he manage to take revenge on his death.
Intensive excavations occurred in the Salamis area from 1952 to 1974. These excavations brought to light two important monuments of the Roman period: the Gymnasium and the Theatre. The Gymnasium was built during the Hellenistic period and modified during the Roman period.
Read less
Intensive excavations occurred in the Salamis area from 1952 to 1974. These excavations brought to light two important monuments of the Roman period: the Gymnasium and the Theatre. The Gymnasium was built during the Hellenistic period and modified during the Roman period.
Read less
Oct, 2016Views
59
Likes
Awards
Peer Award
Categories
Same photographer See all
Discover more photos See all
