Stefanos Kouratzis
Photography
Kticic
Cyprus, the beginning of Europe from the East, a gateway and bridge to Africa, an early link in the chain of islands that stretches across the Mediterranean, is unquestionably the crossroads of the encounters of civilizations that have marked the history of humanity.
The administrative center of the city of Kourion dominates at the top and slopes of a natural hill between Limassol and Paphos.
In the complex of the House of Eustolios, on the acropolis of Kourion, the female figure of KTICIC in the mosaic of the same name stands alone. It symbolizes the will for resilience against the trials of history and natural hazards. This female figure is the only one found to date in an archaeological site in Cyprus.
She appears masterfully on a medal in a dominant position in the central room of the bath complex, holding a measuring rod equal to a Roman foot (a tool used by architects).
Production, Press and Information Office of the Republic of Cyprus
Research, Catherine Louis Nikita
Corinthian Capitals at the arch of Agora at Kourion, Cyprus. 2nd century AD
Monolithic column of grey marble with Corinthian capital from white marble at the Roman public baths area at Kourion Cyprus 2nd century AD
Roman hypocausts at the public baths of Kourion in Cyprus. 2nd – 3rd century AD
Roman hypocausts at the public baths of Kourion in Cyprus. 2nd – 3rd century AD
Clamp shaped sculpture at the public Roman baths at Kourion, Cyprus 2nd – 3rd century AD
At the baths of the House of Eustolius at Kourion in Cyprus, a mosaic portraying Kticic holding a tool for measurements 5th AD
The Theatre: It was originally built in the 2nd century B.C. but what is preserved today dates to the Roman period with 2nd and 3rd century A.D. additions and restorations.
View of the Roman public baths at Kourion, Cyprus 2nd – 3rd ad
Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates at Kourion, Cyprus Apollon Hylates, God of the Woodland, was the protector of Kourion and it is believed that he was worshipped at the site from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. His sanctuary was an important religious centre and underwent many extensions and alterations in different periods during antiquity times. 2nd century AD
Sanctuary of Apollon Hylates at Kourion, Cyprus Apollon Hylates, God of the Woodland, was the protector of Kourion and it is believed that he was worshipped at the site from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. His sanctuary was an important religious centre and underwent many extensions and alterations in different periods during antiquity times. 2nd century AD