Amathus Ruins, Cyprus, Limassol. Royalty-Free Stock Photo

Amathus ancient city built by the sea in a thousand years BC, was a thriving port all significant ancient times, as a major political, commercial and religious center. Amathus - one of the oldest centers of worship of the goddess Aphrodite; here a long time have been developed cult veneration of other gods such as Dionysus. Here, according to legend, the events took place, and then developed in the myths of Theseus and Ariadne.