Polis Archaeology
New Wall?
This looks decidedly modern. I am only speculating now, but it wouldn't be the first time that Archaeology has been helped along its way. See what Stone Henge used to look like in Victorian times!
Well
I could see a couple of the wells mentioned in the text. One thing lacking from the site is some nice underground bits though. If you go to the Archaeological Park in Paphos, there are numerous parts that have tunnels and whatnot, and it makes the place a bit more interesting to explore, and, let's face it, photograph. However, that costs €4.50 to get in, last time I looked, and this is free.
Drainage
So if you are in the area and have seen the ruins in the past, why not give them a quick once over? You now know a bit about them, so if you are with friends you can point to something here and say "Yeah so this groove shows that Red Slip was about. Amazing huh?"
You will be a big hit.
Do bear in mind that if they ask further questions you are on your own.
And Finally...
I shall leave you with this shot towards the centre of Polis. It shows a field containing numerous piles of rubble. Is this what the basilica looked like before it was excavated? Or is it just a more modern wall that has collapsed over time. And if it was a more modern wall, what was it constructed from. I will wager that a modern wall in that location will have been constructed using rocks from the Basilica. Recycling in action.
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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.
