Summary of research at Enkomi-Alasia and the discovery of the townH. de Contenson

in the 12^th century, an earthquake threw down much of the town again. This time only a few of the houses were rebuilt and reused for a short time, following which the town was finally abandoned, in the early eleventh century B.C.

The visitor is advised to start his visit by inspecting first AREA "A" at the west end of which lies the HOUSE of the BRONZES (see plan). The eastern part of this area contains humble structures built mostly of rubble while in construction of "the House of the Bronzes" large dressed blocks were used. Visitors wishing to make a complete tour should now pass round the end of Area A and cross southwards to AREA "B" in which a large section of the Town WALL has been uncovered. This is composed of two rows of large blocks, the outer ones being of impressive dimensions. The space between the two rows was filled with smaller stones and pisé. Here also a part of the investigated in 1947 by the French Mission House remains belonging to the last days of Alasia are visible here. Retracing his steps past Area "A" the visitor reaches AREA "C", which was excavated by the French