Ancient Kourion in Cyprus has revealed evidence of a possible Roman temple dating back to the late first century A.D. The archaeological findings, published in the American Journal of Archaeology, include a collection of 48 limestone objects: column bases, shafts, Corinthian capitals, an Ionic architrave, decorative stone blocks, and a large cylindrical stone monument, known as a cippus, which may have functioned as an altar. If verified, this discovery could provide insight into previously unknown religious construction in Roman Cyprus. However, more archaeological investigation is necessary to confirm the site's identity, original location, and purpose, and to verify whether it contains a Roman tomb.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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