What is kamares aqueduct?

Kamares Aqueduct is a historical structure located in Larnaca, Cyprus. It was built during the Roman period around the 2nd century AD and served as a water supply system to the ancient city of Kition, present-day Larnaca.

The aqueduct is made of limestone blocks and stretches over 15 km from the foothills of the Troodos Mountains to the city of Larnaca. It consists of 75 arches, some of which are up to 15 meters tall, and can carry up to 4 million gallons of water per day.

The structure was in use for around 1,000 years until it fell into disrepair during the Middle Ages. In the 1930s, the British colonial authorities restored the aqueduct, and it has since become a popular tourist attraction in Cyprus.

Today, visitors can walk along the aqueduct and enjoy scenic views of the surrounding countryside. The Kamares Aqueduct is also a protected monument under the Cyprus Antiquities Law.