Images of Cyprus

Nea Pafos

Signpost
at the Nea Pafos archaeological site
in Paphos

In view of the large number of historical sites
around Paphos
the entire town has been added
to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.

The Agora
at the Nea Pafos archaeological site.

The Agora dates from
the middle of the 2nd century A.D.

It formed a square court
measuring 95 x 95 m with colonnaded porticos.

The agora was a central spot
in ancient Greek city-states.

The literal meaning of the word
is "gathering place" or "assembly".

The agora was the centre of athletic, artistic,
spiritual and political life of a city.

Mosaic from the complex of Eustolios at Kourion

Aerial view

of the Nea Pafos archaeological site.

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The Odeon at the Nea Pafos archaeological site

The Odeon ( ancient Greek theatre )
at the Nea Pafos archaeological site

The 2nd century Odeon
is built of well-hewn, limestone blocks.

It is still used for musical
and theatrical performances.