The Sanctuary of Aphrodite Paphia was a sanctuary in ancient Paphos on Cyprus dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite. Located where the legendary birth of Aphrodite took place, it has been …

Sep 10, 2021 · The ancient ruins that remain of Temple of Aphrodite are a perfect destination for history enthusiasts. Situated on Cyprus’ Mediterranean coast in the city once called Old …

A short drive from the Pafos harbour, you’ll find the archaeological site of Palaipafos (Kouklia) with the Sanctuary of Aphrodite. In the centre of the site, a thick stone wall still stands strong, …

It’s one of Cyprus’s most critical city-kingdoms and was the first Cypriot site to make it onto the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1980. But the real jewel at the Sanctuary of Aphrodite, part of …

The sprawling site includes the 12th-century conical stone that represented the goddess until Roman times, the ruins of a Roman temple, a second small sanctuary and ruins of a Roman …

Located in ruinous condition in the settlement of Kouklia in the ancient antiquity of Palepafos (old Pafos), 16 km east of Paphos. The Sanctuary of Aphrodite was one of the most important and …

Jan 21, 2020 · We began our fieldwork in Cyprus, to investigate the earliest sanctuary site of Aphrodite! Mosaic from the House of Aion, Neopaphos. With a long history reaching back into …

In the ancient Greek world, Palea Paphos was one of the most important pilgrimage centers due to its famous Sanctuary of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and fertility. Today, virtually all that …

The Sanctuary of Aphrodite at Kouklia, situated just a short drive from Paphos, is one of Cyprus’s most significant archaeological sites. Dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite, this ancient …

The worship of Aphrodite began in Cyprus in the 12th century B.C., at the same time the temple of Aphrodite was constructed on a hilltop in the village of Kouklia, about 2 km from the sea. The …