The Akamas Municipality has reaffirmed its support for the archaeologists working at Kissonerga, recognising the importance of their research in preserving and promoting the area's cultural heritage.
According to the municipality, the archaeological team from CAARI and HARP, led by Dr Lindy Crewe, has continued to uncover significant finds at the Skalia archaeological site following the completion of this year's excavation season.
The site is regarded as one of the most important and longest-inhabited Bronze Age settlements in Cyprus, with nearly 800 years of continuous occupation between 2500 and 1650 BC.
Excavations have revealed the evolution of the settlement and have also brought to light what is considered one of the oldest breweries in the world, confirming that beer played an important role in the social and ritual life of its inhabitants around 4,000 years ago.
Marking the conclusion of this year's research season, Akamas Municipal Councillor Neophytos Constantinou visited the archaeological site and met members of the scientific team.
Constantinou thanked Dr Lindy Crewe, the archaeologists, researchers and students involved in the mission, as well as the Akamas School Board, which once again hosted the team during the excavation period.
"It is particularly important to support efforts such as these, which highlight the history of Kissonerga and keep our cultural heritage alive," Constantinou said.
