The Archaeological Museum of Kourion, located in the village of Epistoki about 12 kilometres from Limassol, has a rich collection of treasures. 12 kilometres from Limassol, has a rich collection of artefacts, most of which are from antiquity. most of which date back to antiquity. Despite the fact that the museum is quite small, it is certainly worth a visit due to the fact that the area has a rich and saturated collection of antiquities. this area has a rich and colourful history, the museum has become the possessor of some truly valuable artefacts. Most of the things that are kept there have been excavated from the ancient city of Kourion, founded in the 12th century BC. by the Mycenaeans. This settlement existed until the Middle Ages. Its ruins were discovered discovered in the early 20th century.
The museum was opened in 1953 in the house of one of the members of the scientific expedition, located near the excavation site. The ground floor of the building is fully occupied by two exhibition halls. They contain ceramics, on which one can The ground floor of the building is completely occupied by two exhibition halls. In the first room, for example, statues of Asclepius and Hermes, surviving fragments of of mosaics and marble panelling, coins, decorative elements, and pottery. А In the second - household items, jewellery, gold and ivory objects, sculptures, discovered objects of everyday life. sculptures found in the sanctuary of Apollo, photographs of the excavation site. and much more. In addition, right in the courtyard of the building, the largest exhibits are located. the largest exhibits - large statues and columns, as well as their fragments. Also in museum has a special room for restoration work.
