Photograph·pht_TEB_0025·1950–70

Columns at the ancient site of Salamis

Tall carved columns in the foreground of the ancient site of Salamis, with fallen drums and a pine tree behind
Photograph: 1950–70. pht_TEB_0025. "Columns at the ancient site of Salamis". Reproduced by permission of the Centre of Visual Arts and Research (CVAR), Costas and Rita Severis Foundation. Resized.

Description

Two tall columns with carved capitals stand in the foreground on a paved area. Behind them, low stone walls, scattered column drums and further columns extend across the site. A large pine tree, other trees and a small white building appear against a clear blue sky.

English

Tall marble columns with carved capitals stand in the foreground of the ancient site of Salamis near Famagusta. Fallen column drums lie among low walls and paved ground, with a pine tree and a white building behind.

Title in CVAR's catalogue

Salamis

Inscription, as transcribed by CVAR

Inscribed: Salamis

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