LIMASSOL, Cyprus, July 14 (Reuters) – Cyprus has opened its first underwater archaeological park, providing guests a glimpse of historical past at one of many japanese Mediterranean’s finest preserved historical harbours.
Guests swim on the underwater archaeological park of the traditional port of Amathus in Limassol, Cyprus, July 9, 2022. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou
The now-submerged harbour mendacity off the traditional city-kingdom of Amathus was constructed between 312/311 B.C. and 294 B.C., when Cyprus was the main focus of battle between two sucessors of Alexander the Nice. It was in all probability constructed as a naval base due to its slender entrance, although specialists say its mixed industrial use can’t be dismissed both.
Over the centuries, it has developed right into a pure reef the place marine life thrives.
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Reporting By Yiannis Kourtoglou; Writing by Michele Kambas; Modifying by Alex Richardson
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