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State |
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City
Town |
District |
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Description |
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| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
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Kourion |
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 The hilltop site of Kourion lies within UK sovereign territory. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
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Kourion |
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Theatre |
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The theatre. Kourion was a city that flourished between 8th century BCE and the 4th century. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
|
Kourion |
|
House of Eustolios |
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The House of Eustolios dates from the 5th century. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
|
Kourion |
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House of Eustolios |
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The large mosaic shows Christian influence. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
|
Kourion |
|
House of Eustolios |
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The mosaic in 1981. |
1981 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
|
Kourion |
|
House of Eustolios |
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The fish is an early symbol of Christianity. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
|
Kourion |
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House of Eustolios |
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Mosaic showing a woman with a measuring rod (the Roman foot). |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
|
Kourion |
|
House of Eustolios |
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Clay pipes from the Roman era. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
|
Kourion |
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|
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View to the East. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
|
Kourion |
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|
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5th century church. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
|
Kourion |
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|
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Public baths. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
|
Kourion |
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|
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View to the West. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
|
Kourion |
|
Gladiators House |
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Mosaic in the Gladiators House. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
|
Kourion |
|
House of Achilles |
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Achilles and Odysseus. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
|
Kourion |
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|
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Gourd. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
|
Kourion |
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|
 |
Olives. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
|
Kourion |
|
Apollon Ylates |
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Appolon Ylatis is a shrine to Apollo outside the Kourion city limits. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
|
Kourion |
|
Apollon Ylates |
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The shrine was destroyed by an earthquake in 365. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
|
Kourion |
|
Apollon Ylates |
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The Sacred Way. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
|
Kourion |
|
Apollon Ylates |
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The Temple of Apollo. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
|
Kourion |
|
Apollon Ylates |
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Column at the Temple of Apollo. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
Limassol to Paphos Coastal Road |
Episkopi Cantonment |
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|
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Episkopi Cantonment is home to UK military personel. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
Limassol to Paphos Coastal Road |
Episkopi Cantonment |
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|
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The cantonment is fenced off. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
Limassol to Paphos Coastal Road |
Episkopi Cantonment |
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|
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English style houses. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
Limassol to Paphos Coastal Road |
Episkopi Cantonment |
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|
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No entry to unauthorised persons. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
Limassol to Paphos Coastal Road |
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Fire warnings in the UK territory are still in three languages: English, Greek and Turkish. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
Limassol to Paphos Coastal Road |
Paramali |
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The church in Paramali. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
Akrotiri and Dhekelia (UK) |
Limassol to Paphos Coastal Road |
Paramali |
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|
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The mosque. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
|
Limassol to Paphos Coastal Road |
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The old coastal road to Paphos is very picturesque. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
|
Limassol to Paphos Coastal Road |
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The sea. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
|
Limassol to Paphos Coastal Road |
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Coastal mountains in 1981. |
1981 |
| Cyprus |
|
Limassol to Paphos Coastal Road |
|
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Aphrodite's Rock |
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Aphrodite's Rock is the traditional birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
|
Limassol to Paphos Coastal Road |
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Aphrodite's Rock |
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At the beach in 2023. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
|
Limassol to Paphos Coastal Road |
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Aphrodite's Rock |
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The rocks. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
|
Limassol to Paphos Coastal Road |
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Aphrodite's Rock |
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Boat. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
|
Limassol to Paphos Coastal Road |
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Aphrodite's Rock |
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A bearded Polish visitor. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
|
Limassol to Paphos Coastal Road |
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Aphrodite's Rock |
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View. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
|
Limassol to Paphos Coastal Road |
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Aphrodite's Rock |
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Aphrodite's Rock is known locally as Petra du Romeou. |
1981 |
| Cyprus |
|
Limassol to Paphos Coastal Road |
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Aphrodite's Rock |
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Rugged coastline of Aphrodite's Rock in 1981. |
1981 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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The harbour area of Paphos. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Boats on the harbour. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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The sea front. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Sunset. |
1981 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Castle |
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The castle on the harbour. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Castle |
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The interior. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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|
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Municipal Gardens with the Town Hall. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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|
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Kennedy Square. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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The upper and older city of Paphos. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Entrance hall of a guest house. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Hammam. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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The old city. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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View of Paphos from the old city. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Archeological Site |
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The Archeological Site in Paphos is listed by UNESCO. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Archeological Site |
|
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The site is mainly Greek and Roman. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Archeological Site |
|
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Paphos is famous for its mosaics showing mythological themes. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Archeological Site |
|
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Leda and the swan. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Archeological Site |
House of Theseus |
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The House of Theseus dates from the 2nd century. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Archeological Site |
House of Theseus |
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Theseus and the Mynotaur with Ariadne who provided the thread used to escape the labyrinth. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Archeological Site |
House of Theseus |
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The labyrinth. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Archeological Site |
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Columns. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Archeological Site |
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View of Paphos overlooking the large site. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Archeological Site |
House of Dyonisus |
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Narcissus in the House of Dyonisus. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Archeological Site |
House of Dionysus
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The 3rd century "Phaedra and Hippolytos" mosaic
. |
1981 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Archeological Site |
House of Dyonisus |
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Geometric patterns. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Archeological Site |
House of Dyonisus |
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Peacock. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Archeological Site |
House of Dyonisus |
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Scene showing a hunter and a raging bull. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Archeological Site |
House of Dyonisus |
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Muflon, the ancestors to domesticated sheep. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Archeological Site |
House of Dyonisus |
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Tiger. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Archeological Site |
House of Dyonisus |
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The 3rd century Phaedra and Hippolytos mosaic. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Archeological Site |
House of Dyonisus |
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Detail of Ganymede being carried off by Zeus in the form of an eagle. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Archeological Site |
House of Dyonisus |
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The story of Thisbe and Pyramidos which was the source of Romeo and Juliet. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Archeological Site |
House of Dyonisus |
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Dyonisus teaching Ikarios how to make wine. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Archeological Site |
House of Dyonisus |
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Scylla is a pebble Greek mosaic from the 3rd century BCE. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Archeological Site |
|
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The lighthouse. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Painted shoe lasts. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Agia Solomoni |
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The Agia Solomoni catacomb is a shrine to a Jewish mother who became a Christian saint. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Agia Solomoni |
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Chamber in the catacomb. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Agios Lambrianos Tomb |
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The Agios Lambrianos Tomb dates from the early Hellenistic period. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Agios Lambrianos Tomb |
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The tomb was once used for Christian worship. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Ancient Basilica |
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The 4th century Basilica of Chrysopolitisa was destroyed during the 7th century Arab raids. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Ancient Basilica |
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Mosaics in the Basilica. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Ancient Basilica |
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St Paul's Pillar where tradition says Paul was whipped by the Romans for preaching Christianity. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Ancient Basilica |
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The 15th century Agia Kyriaki Church is the latest incarnation. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Heritage Museum |
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Part of the private collection of the Heritage Museum set in a mansion. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Heritage Museum |
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The library. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Heritage Museum |
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The lower level contains arts and crafts from around Cyprus. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Heritage Museum |
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Laceware. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Heritage Museum |
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Farming implements. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Heritage Museum |
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Water colour of a Cypriot village. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Heritage Museum |
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Pottery. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
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Heritage Museum |
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A potters' wheel. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Tombs of the Kings |
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The Tombs of the Kings are by the sea and date between 3rd century BCE and 4th century. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Tombs of the Kings |
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The Tombs of the Kings are unique in Cyprus. |
1981 |
| Cyprus |
|
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Paphos |
Tombs of the Kings |
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The tombs are a collection of rock cut tombs for officials rather than royalty. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Tombs of the Kings |
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The tombs are influenced by Egyptian and Nabatean styles. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Tombs of the Kings |
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Coffins and sarcophagae were buried in niches. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Tombs of the Kings |
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The tombs are carved into solid rock. |
1981 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Tombs of the Kings |
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Tomb 3 has Greek style columns. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Tombs of the Kings |
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Painted walls in Tomb 3. |
2023 |
| Cyprus |
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Paphos |
Tombs of the Kings |
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Tomb 3. |
2023 |
