Mersinaki

Mersinaki is an ancient place located near the shore, between Vouni and Soli, in Cyprus.

The Swedish Cyprus Expedition, led by Einar Gjerstad, excavated Mersinaki during the year 1930 and found an open-air sanctuary by a river delta.

For example, the large terracotta sculptures of bearded male figures now visible at Medelhavsmuseet in Stockholm.

The first one consists only of fragments and small rubble walls, therefore, the shape of the building is difficult to decide.

Inside the pits found traces of sculptures made of stone and terracotta, as well as some pottery.

The archeologists concluded that the statues had a connection with the building and that the pits were dug along the borders of the temenos.

In Roman times the indistinct house was constructed close to the old temple site but on a higher level.