Archaeological Site of Idalion — Attraction in Dali

The archaeological site of Idalion in Dali village is very interesting. Cyprus Tourism Organization says that it is "one of the most important sites in Cyprus, with many of its rich findings now exhibited in some of the most renown museums of the World". But... It is impossible to visit it in normal time, because it is closed. I came here special, but had to kiss the closed gates and was really upset.

I really wondered how can look the ancient city founded by the Achaean hero of the Trojan war, Chalcanor - descendant of Teucer, the founder of Salamis. According to legend, Ancient Idalion is where Adonis - Aphrodite’s lover - was killed by her jealous lover Aris, the Olympian God of War.

As it is said by scientists, Ancient Idalion flourished until the middle of the 5th century B.C., when its capital was besieged and captured by the Phoenician kings of Kition. Finds have been unearthed from both settlements and cemeteries in the region, with the earliest remains of human occupation found at the locality of Agridi, dating back to the 7th and 5th...

The archaeological site of Idalion, in the Dali Village area, is one of the most important sites in Cyprus, with many of its rich findings now exhibited in some of the most renown museums of the world.

The ancient city was founded by the Achaean hero of the Trojan war, Chalcanor - descendant of Teucer, the founder of Salamis. According to legend, Ancient Idalion is where Adonis - Aphrodite’s lover - was killed by her jealous lover Aris, the Olympian God of War.

The kingdom flourished until the middle of the 5th century BC, when its capital was besieged and captured by the Phoenician kings of Kition. Finds have been unearthed from both settlements and cemeteries in the region, with the earliest remains of human occupation found at the locality of Agridi, dating back to the 7th and 5th centuries BC.

The site houses a museum and Visitor Centre, which showcase its finds, and is also linked with the Aphrodite...

I enjoyed visiting ancient Idalion. It's rich in history. Dr. Maria Hadjikostis has done an amazing detailed job. Although the museum is small, its history and antiquities are endless and priceless. It is worth visiting ancient Idalion. It shows the richness and multicultural community of the...