The Theatre at Soloi
Soli or Soloi (Greek: Σόλοι) dates back to about the 6th century BC and was one of the ten city-kingdoms of Cyprus. In 498 BC it rebelled against the Persians and two centuries later it sent help to Alexander the Great in his campaigns in the East.
According to ancient written sources the city was supplying Athens with timber and copper. The town peaked during the Hellenistic, Roman and early Byzantine period.
The Roman Theatre dating from around the 2nd century AD was excavated in 1929 and restored in the 60's.
Sadly, since 1974 it is under Turkish occupation.
The Theatre at Soloi
Soli or Soloi (Greek: Σόλοι) dates back to about the 6th century BC and was one of the ten city-kingdoms of Cyprus. In 498 BC it rebelled against the Persians and two centuries later it sent help to Alexander the Great in his campaigns in the East.
According to ancient written sources the city was supplying Athens with timber and copper. The town peaked during the Hellenistic, Roman and early Byzantine period.
The Roman Theatre dating from around the 2nd century AD was excavated in 1929 and restored in the 60's.
Sadly, since 1974 it is under Turkish occupation.