Department of Antiquities, Republic of Cyprus, Salamis (Famagusta), Basilica of Kampanopetra, view of basilica from west (D17958)

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Title:	Department of Antiquities, Republic of Cyprus, Salamis (Famagusta), Basilica of Kampanopetra, view of basilica from west (D17958)
Start date:	400
End date:	599
Historical Period:	Early Byzantine/Late Antique Period
Description:	Department of Antiquities, Republic of Cyprus, Salamis (Famagusta), Basilica of Kampanopetra. Three-aisled basilica, built in the 6th (?) century (in ruins). It is one of the largest and the most magnificent basilicas in Cyprus. The most interesting feature of the basilica of Campanopetra is the existence of a second atrium with three porticoes (east of the central apse) that resembles the Constantinian Basilica at Calvary.
Place:	Salamís, Cyprus
Languages:	No linguistic content; Not applicable
Medium:	stone (worked rock)
Project:	BYZART Project
Fond:	OUC Department of Antiquities Republic of Cyprus
Physical type:	basilicas (works by form)
Material and technique:	masonry construction (technique or process)
Data provider:	Open University of Cyprus
License:	All rights reserved
Appears in Collections:	BYZART