Lefke

  • Lefke is a town next the Ruins of the Greek town of Soli in the Turkish controlled area of Northern Cyprus.
  • The Ruins are mostly from the Roman Period. Soli was known to export Timber and Copper to Athens.

Greek and Roman Sites

  • Basilica (c.350 BCE)
    • It holds a famous Roman Mosaic depicting animals, birds and the Soli swan.
  • Roman Theatre
    • This has been completely restored.
  • Ruins of a Palace, Temples of Isis and Aphrodite, the Agora and Necropolis.
    • These are not yet accessible to the Public.

Museums

  • Morphou Museum of Archeology and Nature
    • Located in the nearby town of Morphou.
    • The Museum holds the Finds from Soli, including rare artefacts from two recently discovered tombs.

 

 

Lefke, Cyprus

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