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Amathous is one of the ancient city-kingdoms of Cyprus where, according to mythology, Greek hero Theseus left the pregnant Ariadne to be attended by local women. Amathous was an important site of worship of the goddess Aphrodite-Astarte.…

The Neolithic Age settlement of Tenta is situated a short distance from Kalavasos village. It dates to 7000 BC. The settlement is covered by a characteristic cone-shaped roof, which forms a contemporary architectural intervention in the landscape.

The archaeological site of Choirokoitia has been a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998. It is a well preserved settlement from the Neolithic Age. Remains from all phases of the Neolithic Age are evident in the settlement, providing an…

The marvelous mosaic floors of four Roman villas form the impressive epicenter of the finds in the archaeological park of Kato Paphos. They date from the 2nd to the 5th century AD. The villas belonged to noblemen and the mosaics are considered among…

The theater of Paphos is the only ancient theater of Cyprus not to have undergone modern restoration, and as such is the unique structure on the island as it is the soul remaining theater containing visible traces of its architectural development.…

The early Christian basilica in Kourion archaeological site dates back to the 5th century AD and was probably the Cathedral of Kourion, with separate baptistery on the external northern side.

The archaeological ruins of the ancient city-kingdom of Kition dating to the 13th century BC . Excavations have revealed cyclopean walls made of giant blocks of stone and a complex of five temples. Nearby lay the foundations of the ancient port of…

Tamasos, rich in copper ore, was an important city -kingdom in ancient times . Excavations have brought to light the Royal Tombs , copper workshops, and the Temple of Aphrodite- Astarte.

St. Pauls Pillar is situated in the courtyard of Chrysopolitissa early christian basilica. According to legend the Apostle was flagged here before converting the Roman governor to Christianity.

The “Tombs of the Kings” are one of the major archaeological attractions of Paphos. These monumental underground tombs carved out of solid rock date back to the 3rd century BC and some are decorated with Doric pillars. High ranking officials…