Temple of Apollo Hilatsky

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Apollo of Hilat - patron of forests, animals and the city of Curio. From it in Cyprus depended fertility of the soil, weather stability, climate, as well as seasons. He was a revered god, but not as famous as Aphrodite, whose temple was located in Paphos.

But for today it is the temple of Apollo of Hilat on many cards with the image of the island of Crete, it can also be found on boxes with lukum. The building in honor of this god was created on this place in the 7th century BC, and then rebuilt many times. The houses that survived to this day are the 1st century AD

In the place of trash cans in the temple archaeologists have discovered ash. After analyzing it, they came to the conclusion that the priests sacrificed to the god lambs, and also threw everything into the ditch that could not fit on the altar: fragments of figures of people and animals were found. Surplus offerings priests sold.

Today, it is the temple of Apollo Hilatskogo found on many cards with the image of the island of Crete, it can also be found on the boxes with Delight.

In the temple of Apollo Hilatskogo prevail peace and quiet. It is surprisingly good: there are a few cypresses that once surrounded the hill, there are a number of steps and remains of the temple altar. By the way, to touch the altar and generally approach only the priest had the right. And all the rest - crazy or ignorant of it - were punished with death penalty, throwing Kurion from the high rocks.

The ban has not worked for a long time, so you can safely touch the altar. Not far from the temple of Apollo of Hilat there are remains of religious halls, baths and even halls for pilgrims. Here - a special arena, where they conducted sports in honor of Apollo. The entrance to the sanctuary from the Kourion - through the eastern gate.

The Temple of Apollo Khilatsky is located in the neighboring village of Limassol - it is called Curio (it is 23 kilometers from Limassol). You can get to this town from the Limassol fortress by bus, which runs every hour, back you will need to leave strictly until 14:50 - then the last bus goes to Limassol.

For 0, 5 EUR you can visit the temple of Apollo of Hilat, open it is until 19:30, if it is a question of the summer schedule of work. In winter, the temple is open until 17:00.

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Hilatskogo Temple Hilatskogo Apollo at sunset, Limassol

Hilatskogo at sunset

The ruins of the temple of Apollo Hilatskogo, Limassol

Ruins x Apollo frame Hilatskogo

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Residues foundation, Temple Apollo Hilatskogo

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