Cyprus Archaeology

The east Mediterranean island of Cyprus possesses an astounding archaeology. A crossroads of ancient trade and people movements, Cyprus shows its own unique cultural adaptations in a fascinating array of archaeological sites.

The ALMYRAS-Project deals with ancient copper production on Cyprus. The project is a joint-venture between the Archaeometallurgical Project of Agia Varvara-Almyras in Cyprus, the Swiss National Foundation for Scientific Research and the Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research

The excavation can accommodate visitors in its own premises in the traditional Cypriot village of Alambra.