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- Larnaca
- Choirokoitia
Choirokoitia
About 20 miles (32km) from Larnaca on the Lefkosia-Lemesos road,
archaeological excavations have revealed one of the oldest
Neolithic sites on Cyprus, dating to 7000 BC. Choirokoitia (also
known as Khirokitia) was home to primitive farmers who cultivated
wheat and barley. Visitors can explore the settlement's defensive
wall, circular houses and tombs. The site is close to the dry
Maroni riverbed atop a hill that was once covered in dense
vegetation. It was first excavated in 1934, but excavations by
French archaeologists are continuing. Four of the beehive-shaped
houses made of mud and stone have been reconstructed to show how
these early farmers lived. Most of the archaeological finds from
Choirokoitia are displayed in the Cyprus Museum in Nicosia.
Information & Facts
Admission
Language
The majority of Cypriots speak Greek, and a small
percentage speaks Turkish. The Greek Cypriot dialect differs from
mainland Greece. English, German and French are spoken in tourist
areas.
Money
The currency was changed to the Euro (EUR) on 1 January 2008.
Major credit cards are accepted at most establishments. Money and
travellers cheques can be exchanged at banks, open from Monday to
Friday. There are ATMs spread throughout the island, operating 24
hours a day.
Opening Times
Daily 9am to 5pm (1 September to 31 March); 9am to
7:30pm weekdays, closing at 5pm Saturdays and Sundays (1 April to
31 August).
Time
GMT +2 (GMT +3 from the last Sunday in March to last Sunday
in October).