Soli or Soloi (Greek: Σόλοι) is an ancient Greek city on the island of Cyprus, located next to the town of Karavostasi, southwest of Morphou (Guzelyurt), and on the coast in the gulf of Morphou. Since 1974 the site has been within the territory of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
Soli
Σόλοι
Map showing the 10 ancient city Kingdoms of Cyprus
Originally, Soloi was located in a much more constricted geographical location. At its current location, the entire urban centre was designed by Solon during his 10-year trip, after whom the name Soloi is commonly attributed. Reyes, however, disputes this etymological origin, as the name Soloi appears on the Esarhaddon prism predating Solon's visit.[1] Soloi was one of the ten city-kingdoms into which Cyprus was divided at the time.
What remains today is mainly from the Roman period, most notably the mosaic floor of the basilica with its wealth of birds, animals and geometric designs and a picture of a swan. There is a theatre but it has been renovated to the point that it no longer has any atmosphere of its original age.
A trio of ancient underground tombs has been discovered near Soli. The tombs were excavated in 2005 and 2006. Two of the tombs contained many findings, but the third tomb was empty as a result of looting. According to archaeologists the findings indicate a high level of wealth and power. Some of the vessels found are similar to items typically produced in Athens. The artifacts are on display at the Museum of Archeology and Nature in Morphou.[2]
According to ancient written sources the city was supplying Athens with timber and copper and in return getting luxurious metal vessels from there.[3]
Famous people from Soliedit
Nicocles, son of Pasicrates, who accompanied Alexander to India (Arrian, Indica 18.8).
soli, cyprus, other, uses, soli, soli, soloi, greek, Σόλοι, ancient, greek, city, island, cyprus, located, next, town, karavostasi, southwest, morphou, guzelyurt, coast, gulf, morphou, since, 1974, site, been, within, territory, turkish, republic, northern, cy. For other uses see Soli Soli or Soloi Greek Soloi is an ancient Greek city on the island of Cyprus located next to the town of Karavostasi southwest of Morphou Guzelyurt and on the coast in the gulf of Morphou Since 1974 the site has been within the territory of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus SoliSoloiMap showing the 10 ancient city Kingdoms of CyprusShown within CyprusLocationCyprusRegionNicosia DistrictCoordinates35 08 24 N 32 48 40 E 35 140 N 32 811 E 35 140 32 811The swan mosaic at SoliOriginally Soloi was located in a much more constricted geographical location At its current location the entire urban centre was designed by Solon during his 10 year trip after whom the name Soloi is commonly attributed Reyes however disputes this etymological origin as the name Soloi appears on the Esarhaddon prism predating Solon s visit 1 Soloi was one of the ten city kingdoms into which Cyprus was divided at the time What remains today is mainly from the Roman period most notably the mosaic floor of the basilica with its wealth of birds animals and geometric designs and a picture of a swan There is a theatre but it has been renovated to the point that it no longer has any atmosphere of its original age A trio of ancient underground tombs has been discovered near Soli The tombs were excavated in 2005 and 2006 Two of the tombs contained many findings but the third tomb was empty as a result of looting According to archaeologists the findings indicate a high level of wealth and power Some of the vessels found are similar to items typically produced in Athens The artifacts are on display at the Museum of Archeology and Nature in Morphou 2 According to ancient written sources the city was supplying Athens with timber and copper and in return getting luxurious metal vessels from there 3 Famous people from Soli editNicocles son of Pasicrates who accompanied Alexander to India Arrian Indica 18 8 Stasanor 4th century BC general of Alexander the Great and later governor of Drangiana Bactria and Sogdiana following the partition of Triparadisus Arrian Successors 35 Stasander 4th century BC general of Alexander the Great and later Satrap of Aria and Drangiana Hiero of Soli who was sent by Alexander to circumnavigate the Arabian peninsula and went as far as the mouth of the Persian Gulf Clearchus of Soli 4th century BC peripatetician philosopher thought to have been to Alexandria on the Oxus in Bactria See also editList of ancient Greek cities SolonReferences edit A T Reyes Archaic Cyprus 1993 124 Rare Treasures Discovered In Ancient Tombs On Cyprus Rare Treasures Discovered In Ancient Tombs On Cyprus nbsp This Cyprus location article is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte nbsp This article relating to archaeology in Europe is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte nbsp nbsp This European history related article is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Soli Cyprus amp oldid 1158970235, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
