Justinian-era harbour uncovered at ancient Peyia

Evidence of a vast harbour, alongside more than 700 kilograms of Late Roman amphora fragments, has been uncovered during excavations at the ancient port of Peyia, the antiquities department announced on Wednesday.

The discoveries come from the completion of the New York University excavation programme at Peyia for 2025, a six-week interdisciplinary project combining survey, excavation and specialist study.

Work focused on the ancient harbour which dates to the reign of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian...