Aphrodite's Gardens

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Aphrodite's Gardens

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Aphrodite left a lot of footprints all over ancient Cyprus. She had her birthplace near Pissouri and was fond of a bath up by Nea Chorio. A whole cult sprand up to worship her. she also mainained some nice gardens, though they rarely get a mention, until now. So let's take a brief visit to Geroskipou, and admire her horticultural prowess.

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Very interesting. Thank you !
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This begs the question: where is the upper spring?

I wonder if there is a connection!

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