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Remains of Greek Sanctuary to Aphrodite Keywords: Archaeology, Cyprus, Aphrodite, Kouklia, Palaepahos, Greek Temple, Ancient Temple, Temple
Palaepaphos Keywords: Archaeology, Cyprus, Aphrodite, Kouklia, Palaepahos, Roman Temple, Ancient Temple, Temple,
Mosaic of Roman Sanctuary to Aphrodite Keywords: Archaeology, Cyprus, Aphrodite, Kouklia, Palaepahos, Roman Temple, Ancient Temple, Temple, Mosaics
Mosaic Floor of Roman Sanctuary to Aphrodite Keywords: Archaeology, Cyprus, Aphrodite, Kouklia, Palaepahos, Roman Temple, Ancient Temple, Temple, Mosaics
Ashlars from Temple Keywords: Archaeology, Cyprus, Aphrodite, Ashlar, Kouklia, Palaepahos, Temple, Ancient Temple
Plaque at Aphrodite's Rock “Aphrodite’s Rock,” also known as “Petra tou Romiou” (Rock of the Roman) is located near Paphos, Cyprus, just off the coast of the main road from Paphos to Limassol. According to legend, the rock marks the site of the birth of the goddess Aphrodite (Venus in Roman mythology) from sea foam. In brief, after Gaia (Mother Earth) had her son Cronos (Time) castrate his father Uranus (Sky), Uranus’ testicles were thrown into the sea. Aphrodite sprung from sea foam that circled around the area where they landed. Other local myths say that anyone who swims around the rock thirteen times will regain their virginity. Others say that a person who swims around the rock will have eternal beauty. Finally, another legend says that the nearby beach is the place where the Achaeans came ashore when sailing back from the Trojan War. Aphrodite had a large cult following on the island. One can visit the site of her main Temple on the island in Kouklia (Palaepaphos). Keywords: Aphrodite, Beach, Birthplace of Aphrodite, Birthplace, Cronos, Cypriot legends, Cypriot myths, Cyprus, Eternal Beauty, Gaia, Mediterranean, Paphos, Petra tou Romiou, Regaining Virginity, Rock of the Roman, Achaeans, Trojan War, Aphrodite, Tourist Attractions in Cyprus, Uranus, Uranus' testicles, legend, legends, myth, myths
Beach at Aphrodite's Rock “Aphrodite’s Rock,” also known as “Petra tou Romiou” (Rock of the Roman) is located near Paphos, Cyprus, just off the coast of the main road from Paphos to Limassol. According to legend, the rock marks the site of the birth of the goddess Aphrodite (Venus in Roman mythology) from sea foam. In brief, after Gaia (Mother Earth) had her son Cronos (Time) castrate his father Uranus (Sky), Uranus’ testicles were thrown into the sea. Aphrodite sprung from sea foam that circled around the area where they landed. Other local myths say that anyone who swims around the rock thirteen times will regain their virginity. Others say that a person who swims around the rock will have eternal beauty. Finally, another legend says that the nearby beach is the place where the Achaeans came ashore when sailing back from the Trojan War. Aphrodite had a large cult following on the island. One can visit the site of her main Temple on the island in Kouklia (Palaepaphos). Keywords: Aphrodite, Beach, Birthplace of Aphrodite, Birthplace, Cronos, Cypriot legends, Cypriot myths, Cyprus, Eternal Beauty, Gaia, Mediterranean, Paphos, Petra tou Romiou, Regaining Virginity, Rock of the Roman, Achaeans, Trojan War, Aphrodite, Tourist Attractions in Cyprus, Uranus, Uranus' testicles, Legend, Legends, Myth, Myths
Beach at Aphrodite's Rock 2 “Aphrodite’s Rock,” also known as “Petra tou Romiou” (Rock of the Roman) is located near Paphos, Cyprus, just off the coast of the main road from Paphos to Limassol. According to legend, the rock marks the site of the birth of the goddess Aphrodite (Venus in Roman mythology) from sea foam. In brief, after Gaia (Mother Earth) had her son Cronos (Time) castrate his father Uranus (Sky), Uranus’ testicles were thrown into the sea. Aphrodite sprung from sea foam that circled around the area where they landed. Other local myths say that anyone who swims around the rock thirteen times will regain their virginity. Others say that a person who swims around the rock will have eternal beauty. Finally, another legend says that the nearby beach is the place where the Achaeans came ashore when sailing back from the Trojan War. Aphrodite had a large cult following on the island. One can visit the site of her main Temple on the island in Kouklia (Palaepaphos). Keywords: Aphrodite, Beach, Birthplace of Aphrodite, Birthplace, Cronos, Cypriot legends, Cypriot myths, Cyprus, Eternal Beauty, Gaia, Mediterranean, Paphos, Petra tou Romiou, Regaining Virginity, Rock of the Roman, Achaeans, Trojan War, Aphrodite, Tourist Attractions in Cyprus, Uranus, Uranus' testicles, Legend, Legends, Myth, Myths
Aphrodite's Rock “Aphrodite’s Rock,” also known as “Petra tou Romiou” (Rock of the Roman) is located near Paphos, Cyprus, just off the coast of the main road from Paphos to Limassol. According to legend, the rock marks the site of the birth of the goddess Aphrodite (Venus in Roman mythology) from sea foam. In brief, after Gaia (Mother Earth) had her son Cronos (Time) castrate his father Uranus (Sky), Uranus’ testicles were thrown into the sea. Aphrodite sprung from sea foam that circled around the area where they landed. Other local myths say that anyone who swims around the rock thirteen times will regain their virginity. Others say that a person who swims around the rock will have eternal beauty. Finally, another legend says that the nearby beach is the place where the Achaeans came ashore when sailing back from the Trojan War. Aphrodite had a large cult following on the island. One can visit the site of her main Temple on the island in Kouklia (Palaepaphos). Keywords: Aphrodite, Beach, Birthplace of Aphrodite, Birthplace, Cronos, Cypriot legends, Cypriot myths, Cyprus, Eternal Beauty, Gaia, Mediterranean, Paphos, Petra tou Romiou, Regaining Virginity, Rock of the Roman, Achaeans, Trojan War, Aphrodite, Tourist Attractions in Cyprus, Uranus, Uranus' testicles, Legend, Legends, Myth, Myths
Remains of Bath and Agora in background Amathus was one of several important royal cities in Cyprus. It housed a shrine to the Cypriot goddess Aphrodite that was second only to the one in Paphos on the island. The remains of which can be seen on the acropolis. In the lower city, one can see the remains of a Greco-Roman agora with bath and nympheum. Part of the bath house is pictured here. Keywords: Archaeology, Amathus, Cyprus, Greco-Roman Bath, Lower City Agora, Agora, Greco-Roman City
Remains of 7th cent. CE Christian Basilica Amathus was one of several important royal cities in Cyprus. It housed a shrine to the Cypriot goddess Aphrodite that was second only to the one in Paphos on the island. The remains of which can be seen on the acropolis. In the lower city, one can see the remains of a Greco-Roman agora with bath and nympheum. Nearby there are the remains of this 7th cent. CE Christian basilica. According to mythology, this was the place to which the Greek hero Theseus brought and abandoned the pregnant Ariadne after defeating the Minotaur and fleeing her father Minos and Crete. The largest stone vessel in the world was discovered here (but is now housed in the Louvre). Keywords: Archaeology, Amathus, Cyprus, Christian, Basilica, Basilica remains,
Remains of 1st cent CE Temple to Aphrodite Amathus was one of several important royal cities in Cyprus. It housed a shrine to the Cypriot goddess Aphrodite that was second only to the one in Paphos on the island. The remains of which can be seen on the acropolis. According to mythology, this was the place to which the Greek hero Theseus brought and abandoned the pregnant Ariadne after defeating the Minotaur and fleeing her father Minos and Crete. Keywords: Archaeology, Amathus, Cyprus, Greco-Roman, Acropolis, Aphrodite, Ancient Temple
Nympheum Fountain Amathus was one of several important royal cities in Cyprus. It housed a shrine to the Cypriot goddess Aphrodite that was second only to the one in Paphos on the island. The remains of which can be seen on the acropolis. In the lower city, one can see the remains of a Greco-Roman agora with bath and this nympheum. Keywords: Archaeology, Amathus, Cyprus, Greco-Roman Bath, Lower City Agora, Agora, Greco-Roman, Fountain, Nympheum
In Situ Replica of Worlds Large Stone Vase Weighing 14 tons Amathus was one of several important royal cities in Cyprus. It housed a shrine to the Cypriot goddess Aphrodite that was second only to the one in Paphos on the island. The remains of which can be seen on the acropolis. In the lower city, one can see the remains of a Greco-Roman agora with bath and nympheum. Nearby there are the remains of a 7th cent. CE Christian basilica. According to mythology, this was the place to which the Greek hero Theseus brought and abandoned the pregnant Ariadne after defeating the Minotaur and fleeing her father Minos and Crete. The largest stone vessel in the world was discovered here (but is now housed in the Louvre). Keywords: Archaeology, Amathus, Cyprus, Greco-Roman, Lower City Agora, Agora, Greco-Roman City
Lower City. Greco Roman period Amathus was one of several important royal cities in Cyprus. It housed a shrine to the Cypriot goddess Aphrodite that was second only to the one in Paphos on the island. The remains of which can be seen on the acropolis. In the lower city, one can see the remains of a Greco-Roman agora with bath and nympheum. Keywords: Archaeology, Amathus, Cyprus, Greco-Roman, Lower City Agora, Agora
In Situ Replica of Worlds Large Stone Vase Weighing 14 tons Amathus was one of several important royal cities in Cyprus. It housed a shrine to the Cypriot goddess Aphrodite that was second only to the one in Paphos on the island. The remains of which can be seen on the acropolis. In the lower city, one can see the remains of a Greco-Roman agora with bath and nympheum. Nearby there are the remains of a 7th cent. CE Christian basilica. According to mythology, this was the place to which the Greek hero Theseus brought and abandoned the pregnant Ariadne after defeating the Minotaur and fleeing her father Minos and Crete. The largest stone vessel in the world was discovered here (but is now housed in the Louvre). Pictured here is a replica. Keywords: Archaeology, Amathus, Aphrodite, Cyprus, Greco-Roman, Acropolis, Stone Vessel, Lower City Agora, Agora, Greco-Roman
Bath House Amathus was one of several important royal cities in Cyprus. It housed a shrine to the Cypriot goddess Aphrodite that was second only to the one in Paphos on the island. The remains of which can be seen on the acropolis. In the lower city, one can see the remains of a Greco-Roman agora with bath and nympheum. Part of the bath house is pictured here. Keywords: Archaeology, Amathus, Bath, Cyprus, Greco-Roman Bath, Lower City Agora, Agora, Greco-Roman
Archaeological Site of Amathus Amathus was one of several important royal cities in Cyprus. It housed a shrine to the Cypriot goddess Aphrodite that was second only to the one in Paphos on the island. The remains of which can be seen on the acropolis. In the lower city, one can see the remains of a Greco-Roman agora with bath and nympheum. Keywords: Archaeology, Amathus, Cyprus, Bath, Greco-Roman, Lower City Agora, Agora
Amathus Site Amathus was one of several important royal cities in Cyprus. It housed a shrine to the Cypriot goddess Aphrodite that was second only to the one in Paphos on the island. The remains of which can be seen on the acropolis. In the lower city, one can see the remains of a Greco-Roman agora with bath and nympheum. Nearby there are the remains of a 7th cent. CE Christian basilica. According to mythology, this was the place to which the Greek hero Theseus brought and abandoned the pregnant Ariadne after defeating the Minotaur and fleeing her father Minos and Crete. Keywords: Archaeology, Amathus, Cyprus, Greco-Roman, Lower City Agora, Agora
Agora Amathus was one of several important royal cities in Cyprus. It housed a shrine to the Cypriot goddess Aphrodite that was second only to the one in Paphos on the island. The remains of which can be seen on the acropolis. In the lower city, one can see the remains of a Greco-Roman agora with bath and nympheum. Keywords: Archaeology, Amathus, Cyprus, Greco-Roman, Lower City Agora, Agora

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