Anogyra Vlou Archaeological Site
Mysterious Tub
And what was this used for? There is a small hole in the top, but other than that, this is essentially a bathtub without a plughole. I am not saying that that is actually what it was, just what it looks like.
Another Seal
Here again, this looks like a lid of some sort. if it was an Indiana Jones film you would pivot the triangular rock in the foreground and the lid would swivel open to reveal a doorway into an underground kingdom.
I gave it a push but nothing happened.
I imagine that in one of the museums in Cyprus there is a picture of this site from when they were excavating it. I have seen many similar pictures, of (usually) fading black and white images, showing some grainy shots of Archaeologists working hard in the sun. Normally they don't mean much, but I would be fascinated to see one having already visited the site in person.
Recycling
We've seen this before, in ancient monasteries. Old columns have been recycled to form parts of the wall.
This looks like that other rock I called a foundation stone, but it is on the surface. Was it purpose-built, or just recycled? And if it was recycled, when did it happen? 20 years ago, or 1700?
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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.
