What is the Kourion archaeological site near Limassol known for?
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Correct answer: C. A Greco-Roman theatre and mosaics
- Step 1: The site is on a cliff above the sea. Step 2. Kourion has a theatre, the House of Eustolios with mosaics and an early Christian basilica. Answer: A Greco-Roman theatre and mosaics. Why not the others: Kourion is a Greco-Roman city, not a windmill site, a Neolithic village or a shipyard.
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