Ancient coastal kingdom featuring a sea-facing Roman theatre and 4th-century basilica with iconic dolphin mosaics.
Soli was one of the ten historic city-kingdoms of Cyprus, traditionally advised by the Athenian lawgiver Solon. Built on a coastal hillside looking out over Morphou Bay, it flourished through copper mining.
The archaeological site features a hillside Roman amphitheater once seating 3,500 with panoramic coastal views, and an Early Christian basilica preserving intricate mosaic pavements, including the famous 4th-century dolphin motif.
Situated along the Morphou Bay coast, 2 km west of Lefka (Karavostasi).
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