Palaipafos Archaeological Park
For some reason these particular artifacts had extra protection from the elements.
To The Museum
There were a lot of signs out here, detailing the history of the Cult of Aphrodite, among other things. I hadn't heard of this before I moved to Cyprus. I had heard of Aphrodite, but was unaware of how big she was historically. Known for love and romance, legend also credits her for creating the first prostitutes. She was the Patron Goddess of Prostitution. Did you also know that St Nicholas (A.K.A Father ruddy Christmas) is, amongst the many strings to his bow, the Patron Saint of Prostitution? I have yet to find any stories linking the two together though, other than idle gossip.
Incidentally, I got most of the above from googling "Cult of Aphrodite". That is as far as my expertise goes I'm afraid.
Interesting Mural
There is an interesting mural on the wall above the museum entrance. I wonder if the whole wall was once covered like this?
Wattle Roof
I was impressed with the ceiling as we entered the courtyard.
The Museum
We are now in the main courtyard. I was surprised at how big it was with respect to the rest of the building. The museum is in the building ahead of us, in the top floor. The arch you can see in the centre leads to the basement, which was empty.
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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.
