Palaipafos Archaeological Park
Old Statue
Before we entered the museum, we took a look around the courtyard. There are a number of discoveries here.
Another Arch
There are an assortment of pieces here. It is like a huge 3D jigsaw puzzle waiting to be reassembled.
To The Museum
Let's go and have a look at the museum.
Vintage Tub
There was a fair amount to see in the museum, far to much for me to show here. I will pick out a couple of exhibits though.
Clay Bathtub
The bathtub was found buried in the floor of the colonnaded hall of the ancient sanctuary and dates between the 14th and 12th c. B.C. The shape of the bathtub is similar to those used in the Minoan-Mycenaean world and seems to be associated with the Greek Achaean presence in Cyprus.
Sacred stone (Baetyl)
This stone (black-green volcanic stone) is thought to be the cult symbol of Aphrodite in the Sanctuary of Palaipafos. A similar conical object appears on the known depictions of the Hellenistic and Roman sanctuary. Ancient writers describe it and testify for the aniconic (without figural represntation) cult of the deity at Pafos. It is probably a remnant of ancient practices in the Orient, where the worship of sacred stones, believed to embody the deity, is known.
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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.
