Akamas Geology and Paleontology Center

[Dominic]

For years we have enjoyed exploring the countryside of Paphos, and especially rummaging through rocks looking for interesting fossils and crystals. I was delighted therefore to discover that the Akamas has its very own Geology and Paleontology Center, on the outskirts of Pano Arodes. Let me show you around...

Reasd the article and chat about it below...
 

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[LouiseCastricum]

Brilliant. Thanks for this information.

[MikeH]

Thank you Dominic.
I visited the museum's predecessor about 11 years ago. It was run down and closed. What a transformation!

Your 'mystery rock' features orthocone nautiloids, carved and polished to be attractive.

Regards,
Mike

[Kili01]

We visited the new museum last autumn, while out on a group walk at Pano Arodes. The lovely photos posted by Dominic show that the interior has evolved since then and looks to be even better now. They said that they were still working on it. When we visited, the artifacts were only captioned in Greek language. But they told us that English translations would also be added in due course.
It's well worth a visit when you are in the Kathikas/ Droushia area.

Dee