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The Archaeological Museum of Marion
- Arsinoe.
(Polis Chrysochous)
Amphora depicting chariots and riders, from Marion (850-725 B.C.)
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The local Museum of Marion - Arsinoe at Polis opened
its doors to the public in 1998.It was erected by the Government of
Cyprus and the generous financial support of Mr. Nicos Shacolas.The
Museum consists of three exhibition spaces - Rooms I and II and the
Atrium. Objects in Room I, which was named after Mr. Nicos Shacolas,
derive from an extensive area around Polis and are chronologically
arranged, so as to portray its historical development from the
Neolithic and Chalcolithic to the Medieval periods.
Crater of Biochrome Red Ware, from Marion (
725-600 B.C. ) |
In Room II exhibits derive
from the rich necropolis of the area with special reference to the
location and excavation of the above cemeteries. according to the
ancient literary sources recorded by Stephanos Vyzantios, the city
of Marion was founded by the legendary King Marieas. On present
evidence Marion has already been inhabited at the end of the
Neolithic and through the Chalcolithic period. It began to prosper
from the Cypro - Archaic period onwards and became one of the most
important ancient Cypriot city - kingdoms in the Cypro - Classical
period with important commercial relations with the East Aegean
islands, Attica and Corinth.
Funerary stele of Aristila daughter
of Onasis of Salamis.
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Polis Culture Center
The Polis Culture Center opened its doors to the public
on the 15th October 2001. A modern day building with a theatre stage
and a seating area with a 400 seater capacity. The Culture center
also houses an exhibition area that can host up to 250 people. Cyprus's
position is seen as a major attraction for regional travelers being
the closest European destination. (from the Middle
East).
Terracotta statuette of a woman, from Marion.
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