Salamis – ancient city pics
The large ancient city of Salamis/Cyprus near Famagusta survived successive occupations by numerous peoples such as the Assyrians, Egyptians, Persians and Romans throughout its history, but eventually had to surrender to the forces of nature.
Today, the site covers an area of one square mile along the coast and offers a glimpse back into the past.
According to Homer’s legend, Salamis was founded by the Trojan War archer Teuker, the son of King Telamon, whose second wife Hesione was a daughter of King Laomedon of Troy. Through this lineage, Teucer was a cousin of the legendary Hector and Paris of Troy, against whom Teucer fought in the Trojan War.
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