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9,000 Years of Human History
Choirokoitia: one of the oldest and best-preserved Neolithic settlements in the eastern Mediterranean, inhabited since ~7000 BC. UNESCO Heritage since 1998. Reconstructed round stone houses you can enter. A profoundly atmospheric place.
What You See
Reconstructed tholos houses (round stone, domed roofs). Inhabitants practiced agriculture, kept livestock, made stone tools, and buried their dead under houses. Artifacts in Cyprus Museum, Nicosia.
This was exactly our experience: 9,000 Years of Human History Choirokoitia: one of the oldest and best-preserved Neolithic settlements in the eastern Mediterranean, inhabited since ~7000 BC. UNESCO Heritage since 1998. Reconstruct...
– Family from Freiburg, in Larnaca since 2022
Practical Info
Entry: €2.50. On A1 motorway, Choirokoitia exit. 30 min from Larnaca, 40 from Limassol. Free parking. Visit: 45 min to 1.5 hours. Combine with Tochni village, Zygi fish restaurants, or Lefkara lace village.
For Families
Surprisingly child-friendly. Walkable houses spark imagination. Moderate hill climb from age 4. Little shade – sun protection essential in summer.
Choirokoitia
Locations: Larnaca, Limassol, Nicosia
Topics: 9,000 Years of Human History, What You See, Practical Info
CMC Practical Tip
9,000 Years of Human History Choirokoitia: one of the oldest and best-preserved Neolithic settlements in the eastern Mediterranean, inhabited since ~7000 BC.
Frequently Asked Questions
With any interest in history: absolutely. 9,000 years of depth for €2.50 entry. Unique atmosphere.
Circa 7000 BC – older than the Pyramids (2600 BC) and Stonehenge (3000 BC).
Limited. Visitor center and lower areas yes. Hill with reconstructed houses: not barrier-free.
Cyprus Museum in Nicosia – the island's most important archaeological museum.
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