Geoarchaeological Studies in Paphos – First Results

A geoarchaeological study of Paphos, Cyprus, reveals that the ancient town's agora was likely fully built-up, with walls extending into undiscovered sections. The research used ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to map 95 north-south and 51 east-west profiles across Nea Paphos and its harbor area, overcoming challenges like pebble layers that obscured stone structures. Additionally, the study identified morphogenetic processes shaping coastal plains, contributing to a hypothesis explaining the bay's shrinkage and harbor decline. This approach combines geomorphological prospecting with advanced geophysical techniques to unravel the region's archaeological and geological history.

Kalicki, T., Krupa, J., & Chwałek, S. (2015). Geoarchaeological Studies in Paphos – First Results. Studies in Ancient Art and Civilisation, 19, 233–253. https://doi.org/10.12797/saac.19.2015.19.11