Archaeological Site of Nea Paphos (Kato Paphos Archaeological Park)

The Archaeological site of Nea Paphos (Pafos) also known as Kato Paphos archaeological park is an open air museum and an UNESCO World Heritage Site!

If you are a history enthusiast, you should visit this wonderful park in which you will find…

• four well-preserved Roman villas with impressive mosaic floors (the house of Dionysos, the house of Theseus, the house of Aion and the house of Orpheus)
• the famous mosaics of Paphos
• the Odeon Amphitheater
• the Agora
• the Asklepieion
• the Saranta Kolones (Forty Columns) Castle (what is left of it)
• the Limeniotissa ruins of an Early Christian Basilica and
• the Tombs of the Kings

Click the links below to guide you through the article.

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• The Four Well-Preserved Roman Villas
• The Mosaics of Paphos
• The Odeon Amphitheater
• The Agora
• The Asklepieion
• The Saranta Kolones (Forty Columns) Castle (what is left of it)
• The Limeniotissa ruins of an Early Christian Basilica
• The Tombs of the Kings

Archaeological Site of Nea Paphos (Pafos): The Four Well-Preserved Roman Villas

The four well-preserved Roman villas are part of Kato Paphos Archaeological Park. These villas are...

• The House of Dionysos
• The House of Theseus
• The House of Aion
• The House of Orpheus

…and they were owned by four Roman noblemen.

Their mosaic floors are the most impressive ones and the finest in the Eastern Mediterranean and depict various scenes from Greek Mythology, scenes of daily life and portraits of important figures.

For more information on and pictures of the four Roman villas click the Mosaics of Paphos.

Archaeological Site of Nea Paphos (Pafos): The Mosaics of Paphos

The famous mosaics of Paphos are located in the Archaeological site of Nea Paphos and the most impressive are the ones in the four well-preserved Roman villas of the House of Dionysos, the House of Theseus, the House of Aion and the House of Orpheus.

Click the link below for more information on and pictures of the Mosaics.

• The Mosaics of Paphos

Archaeological Site of Nea Paphos (Pafos): The Odeon Amphitheater

A very important attraction at the Archaeological Site of Nea Paphos is the Odeon.

It was built around the 2nd century AD into the side of the Fabrica Hill and it consists of carved limestone.

It is believed that the Odeon had been altered by the Romans and used until the 5th century AD.

Archaeological Site of Nea Paphos (Pafos): The Agora

The Agora was the city’s central square court. The Odeon and the Asklepieion form part of the complex.

Archaeological Site of Nea Paphos (Pafos): The Asklepieion

The Asklepieion was the sanctuary of Asclepios and a medical establishment/healing centre. It includes several rooms and a square courtyard.

Archaeological Site of Nea Paphos (Pafos): The Saranta Kolones (Forty Columns) Castle

This castle (what is left of it) was built around the 7th century AD and it’s located near the Paphos port, south of the Agora.

It protected the port and the city of Nea Paphos (Pafos) from potential Arab raids.

It was used until 1223 when an earthquake destroyed it.

Archaeological Site of Nea Paphos (Pafos): The Limeniotissa Ruins of an Early Christian Basilica

The Limeniotissa is located close to the Paphos harbor and is dedicated to “our Lady of the harbor”. It’s a three-aisled basilica and was built in the 5th century. It has a few sections of colorful mosaic floors that have survived over the years.

Archaeological Site of Nea Paphos (Pafos): The Tombs of The Kings

The Tombs of the Kings form part of the archaeological site of Nea Paphos and they are listed as an UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s a necropolis where aristocrats and high-ranking officials were buried.

Click the link below to see information and pictures of this amazing archaeological site…

• Tombs of the Kings, Paphos, Cyprus

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…And that wraps up our article on the Archaeological Site of Nea Paphos. We hope you have a great holiday here on our island! Enjoy :-)

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