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Archaeology Trail - Serayia Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

The Platonas Two: Archiving in preparation for a new cache and listing; thanks to Marwen Green for placing and introducing us to this spot.

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Hidden : 4/4/2015
Difficulty:
1 out of 5
Terrain:
1 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

This is a spot that has fascinated us almost since we first moved to Cyprus, having spotted it as we drove through Episkopi Village, but we just thought it was a few abandoned old houses.  


Eventually, whilst we were researching for information on other caches in the Archaeological Trail series we spotted the name ‘Serayia’ on a map just about where the old houses were.  Further investigation unearthed the following, sparse, information which was taken from the ‘Cyprustravel’ website.

'Serai or Seragia is the site south of Episkopi where relics of a medieval  complex lie. Two arched rooms, the relics of a church and a store house have been preserved. Most probably the church dates back to the 7th century A.D. In the large store house hundreds of clay conical pots were found, used mainly for the processing of sugar. Samples of these pots can be seen in the nearby museum. Recently (1992), a cistern has been found with plastered walls inside, used mainly for the distillation of sugar. Ditches, through which water was transported, have also been unearthed. Furthermore, clay conical pots and other pots with flat bases have been found.’ 

 

This should be an easy find as the purpose of the cache is to bring you to this location.  As always in Cyprus, carry drinking water and be aware of snakes.

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