Enkomi, Bronze Age archaeological site in Famagusta District, Cyprus

Enkomi is an ancient city site with streets laid out in a grid pattern, copper smelting workshops, and burial chambers from the Bronze Age. The excavations reveal how the settlement was organized with dedicated areas for metalworking and burial practices.

The settlement flourished between 1600 and 1100 BC as a major center for copper trade, exporting metal to Egyptian rulers. This wealth enabled the growth of a prosperous, well-organized community.

Enkomi's name comes from the nearby village. The site held three sanctuaries on its main north-south street, and a bronze figure of a horned god found in one of them was later linked to Apollo Alasiotas, a name still recorded in a 4th-century BC inscription. Twelve workshops specialised in copper working.

The site requires careful walking through ancient structures that are partly crumbled. Visitors should check local conditions and gather information about access before arriving, as the location is in a disputed zone.

The Ingot God stands on an oxhide-shaped copper ingot, wears greaves and a conical cap with two short horns, and holds spear and shield; some scholars call him a war god. The Horned God, found in a sanctuary, wears a short kilt and horned helmet and has been linked to Apollo Alasiotas, a name still attested in a 4th-century BC inscription.