Kouklia
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Kouklia is a village in the Paphos District, about 16 kilometres east from the city of Paphos on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The village is built over the site of the ancient city of Palaepaph
Sanctuary of Aphrodite
Sanctuary of Aphrodite, Palaepaphos
Remains of ancient Greek sanctuary
Wing of Roman Sanctuary of Aphrodite
The Sanctuary of Aphrodite Paphia was a sanctuary in ancient Paphos on Cyprus dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite. Located where the legendary birth of Aphrodite took place, it has been referred to as
Kouklia
…Kouklia was 732, which subsequently decreased to 681 in 1982 and 669 in 2001. The entire area is an important archaeological site which includes the Sanctuary of Aphrodite Paphia, a surrounding city and the remains of the fortifications. Various artifacts are on display in the archaeological museum housed in a medieval villa on…
Panorama of the sanctuary ruins
Conical stone which served as the cult idol in the sanctuary of Aphrodite