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Thalassa

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Jul 07, 2025 - Jul 08, 2025
2 adults, 1 room
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History and Sea from Thalassa

Thalassa serves as a testament to the deep maritime roots of Cyprus, illustrating the ocean's influence on the island's culture.

Founded in June 2006, it showcases over 700 years of maritime history, featuring a replica of the 3rd-century BC Kyrenia shipwreck, known as Kyrenia II. This contemporary museum exhibits fossils, archaeological artifacts, and houses a remarkable pygmy hippopotamus skeleton over 75,000 years old. The building’s design reflects marine themes, while the basement features the Tornaritis-Pierides Marine Life Museum.

Unforgettable Highlights

  • 🏴‍☠️ Kyrenia II Replica
  • 🐟 Pygmy Hippopotamus Skeleton
  • 🌊 Tornaritis-Pierides Marine Life Museum

Thalassa is accessible with free entry, appealing to tourists, families, and history enthusiasts alike.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Thalassa

Foundation Year

Thalassa was inaugurated in June 2006, becoming a key cultural site in Ayia Napa.

Kyrenia II

The museum features a precise replica of the 3rd-century BC ship Kyrenia, reconstructed with traditional techniques.

Significant Exhibits

The museum houses a fossilized pygmy hippopotamus skeleton, over 75,000 years old.

Location

Leoforos Kryou Nerou 14

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