Kissonerga Mosfilia
The Settlement Itself
There were similar ruins to this at ancient Lemba, though they weren't protected, and were getting overgrown.
Handy Map
This picture shows how many buildings they found. It is worth reading because the settlement is more complicated than you might think, and contains structures from different time periods.
What Lies Beneath...
I wonder how many more settlements like this there are, dotted around the Paphos region, lurking a few centimetres below the surface?
When we first started exploring Cyprus, we were amazed at the amount of archaeological relics that were left unprotected, and open to the elements. It is nice to see a site that is properly looked after and maintained. You can't really blame the authorities for not looking after every ruin though. Given the sheer quantity of material they just don't have the resources.
Site View
The site itself is surrounded by banana plantations, and easy to miss. It is worth a visit if you are passing through the area though. You can even walk to it from some of the nearby coastal resorts.
You will see lots of relics from sites such as this when you visit the museums of Cyprus, especially the main one in Nicosia. It's nice being able to see where they actually came from, and unlike our recent blog at Souskiou Cemetary, this site is easily accessible to everyone.
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MapKissonerga Mosfilia
Tucked away in the lower reaches of Kissonerga, lies a site of great historical importance. Similar in appearance to the ancient village of Lemba, which is currently closed for maintenance, Kissonerga Mosfilia is a perfect way to spend half an hour if you fancy something a little different. Like most of our findings, it was a happy accident that brought us to this ancient settlement. We were avoiding a roadblock and happened to pass this sign on our way to the coast road. Brown signs often signal something interesting, so we stopped to take a look...
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eBookCyprus Road Trip 01: the Kathikas - Panagia Loop
Let me take you on a journey around the region of Paphos, Cyprus. Starting at Paphos itself, we travel to Akoursos, then Kathikas, Kritou Terra and Simou. We continue past Lasa and Kannaviou, before taking in the delights of Panagia. Getting a bit more adventurous, we visit the abandoned villages of Statos and Agios Fotios, before passing through Choulou, Letymbou and Polemi, and rejoining the main Paphos - Polis road.
The route is suitable for all types of vehicle, and requires no off-roading. The guide contains about 130 photographs including shots of all the road signs you need to pay attention to, as well as some of the highlights you may experience along the way.
There are also several maps which will help you keep your bearings.
You can do this journey in a day, or you can break it up into chunks. You can also do it in reverse, to get some completely different views. It is entirely up to you.
