House of Eustolius

We visited the ruins of an ancient mansion on the Island of Cyprus at the archaeological site of Kourion.

This grand edifice, now called “the house of Eustolius,” was built during the early Roman period and renovated in the 3rd and 4th centuries AD.

The floor tiles welcome visitors with the following inscription:
“Enter to thy good fortune and may thy coming bless this house.”

My favorite aspect of this grand house is the detailed mosaics. Aren’t they wonderful?

The one with the woman features the word, “creativity,” and shows her holding a device to measure a Roman foot. According to our guide, this is a reminder that the best creativity comes as a result of carefully measuring your thoughts, plans, and actions.

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