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Brief description:
Paphos has been inhabited since the Neolithic period. It was a centre of
the cult of Aphrodite and of pre-Hellenic fertility deities. Aphrodite's
legendary birthplace was on this island, where her temple was erected by
the Myceneans in the 12th century B.C. The remains of villas, palaces,
theatres, fortresses and tombs mean that the site is of exceptional
architectural and historic value. The mosaics of Nea Paphos are among the
most beautiful in the world.
Brève description:
Habité depuis les temps néolithiques, le site de Paphos fut un lieu de
culte des divinités préhelléniques de la fertilité, puis d'Aphrodite
elle-même, née selon la légende à Paphos. Le temple de la déesse, de
construction mycénienne, remonte au XIIe siècle av. J.- C.
Les vestiges de villas, palais, théâtres, forteresses et tombeaux confèrent
au site un intérêt architectural et historique exceptionnel. Les mosaïques
de Nea Paphos sont parmi les plus belles du monde
| Pafos is one
of the most beautiful and ancient towns of Cyprus. Wherever one treads
in Pafos he comes across its glorious history which dates back thousands
of years,when the cult of goddess Aphrodite who emerged from its seas,
flourished in this beautiful part of the world attracting many visitors
from the inland and abroad. |
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Today it is a
small harbour town,but in Hellenistic and Roman times it was the Capital
of Cyprus.Still under the spell of her Beauty-Goddess, the area
retaining her magic,has remained impact by time.It seduces its visitor
with its majestic landscape,lovely coastline,historical treasures and
delightful villages where tradition is still a way of life. |
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Kept in harmony with nature are divine
mediaeval monasteries which lie peacefully in the Pafos heartland. |
This page was last updated on 03/27/04.
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