The Neolithic Age settlement of Tenta is situated a short distance from Kalavasos village and dates to 7000 BC. It is one of the most significant Neolithic settlements on the island, and is covered by a characteristic cone-shaped roof, which forms a contemporary architectural intervention in the landscape.
According to local tradition, the name of the site goes back to 327 AD when St. Helen - the mother of Constantine the Great - stayed in a tent (‘tenta’) in this location during her visit to the island following the discovery of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem.
| Region: | Larnaka (Larnaca) |
| Address: | Kalavasos village, 40km from Larnaka, 2,5km off the Lefkosia (Nicosia) - Lemesos (Limassol) motorway. |
| GPS coordinates: | Lat: 34.75254 Lon: 33.30319 |
| Contact No: | Tel: +357 24 304 169 |
| Operating Hours: |
September 16 - April 15, Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 16:00 April 16 - September 15, daily: 09:30 - 17:00 Closed on weekends. |
| Operating Period: |
All year round. Closed on Public Holidays. |
| Entrance Fee: |
€2,50 For organised groups consisting of more than 10 persons there is a 20% reduction on the entry fees. The Department of Antiquities can issue special entry cards for all its museums and ancient monuments: One (1) day entry cards - €8,50, three (3) day entry cards - €17,00, seven (7) day entry cards - €25,00. Pensioners €1,25. |
| Website: | www.mcw.gov.cy/da |
| Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting. |
Kalavasos-Tenta Archaeological Site - Virtual Reconstruction
