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Kition Archaeological Site

Kition preserves evidence of the Mycenaean and Phoenician city, including substantial walls and a sanctuary associated with Astarte. The excavations are not all open to the public.

What makes this place worth considering

Kition preserves evidence of the Mycenaean and Phoenician city, including substantial walls and a sanctuary associated with Astarte. The excavations are not all open to the public.

Plan the visit

Choose Kition for ancient urban history, then use the district museum to place the excavated remains in context. A map of the wider ancient city is not a promise that every excavation can be entered.

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Reviewed 2 November 2026. Planning suggestions are editorial recommendations, not claims of a personal visit. No unverified opening hours or ticket prices are supplied.

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