Aquileia was once one of the largest cities in the Roman Empire, a bustling port and trading hub at the head of the Adriatic. Today it is a quiet town, but its ancient past lies open for visitors to explore. The archaeological area contains the remains of Roman houses, baths, and the forum. The basilica […]
Salamis is the most important archaeological site in Cyprus, a vast ancient city on the island’s eastern coast near Famagusta that served as the capital of Cyprus for over a thousand years, from the late Bronze Age through the Roman and Byzantine periods. Today, Salamis is a hauntingly beautiful expanse of ruins stretching along the […]