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Article: Kouklia, Paphos East |
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KOUKLIA,
Paphos East
14 km east of Paphos.
Surrounded by the fragmentary remains of an ancient city and the temple of Aphrodite, this is Palaepaphos, Old Paphos, one of the most celebrated places of pilgrimage of the ancient Greek world, and once an ancient city kingdom of Cyprus. Here are the ruins of the famous Temple and Sanctuary of Aphrodite, the most ancient remains go back to the 12th century B.C. The temple was one of the most important places of cult and pilgrimage of the ancient world, till the 3rd-4th century A.D.
 
The Museum, housed in the Lusignan Manor, is small but impressive with many finds from the area.
Excavations continue on the site of the sanctuary, the city and the necropolis.
The village centre is contains several restaurants, shops and tavernas and is quickly becoming a popular spot, due to its proximity to all amenities: 5 minutes from two international golf courses, 5 minutes from sandy beaches, 10 minutes from Paphos International airport and very close to Paphos town.
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