Church
Salamis Early Christian Basilica
Salamis, Famagusta District · In the area occupied by Turkey since 1974
Salamis Early Christian Basilica: a church in Salamis, Famagusta District, in the area occupied by Turkey since 1974.
Famagusta District, about 35°08′ N, 33°56′ E
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Built 4th century AD; first severe destruction by earthquakes, later largely quarried in medieval times for Famagusta churches; smaller church built on its ruins.
As printed
“During Medieval times the Basilica was used as a quarry site for building materials for the conservation of churches in Famagusta.”
Anon., "Interesting Finds at Salamis", Cyprus Today vol. 5, no. 3-4 (July–December 1967), p. 6, PDF p. 8.
Sources
- 1.Anon., "Interesting Finds at Salamis", Cyprus Today vol. 5, no. 3-4 (July–December 1967), p. 6, PDF p. 8.
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