World Heritage Identification Number: 79
World Heritage since: 1980
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇨🇾 Cyprus
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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Paphos: A Cultural Gem of Ancient Cyprus
Paphos (Pafos), located on the southwestern coast of Cyprus, is a city steeped in history and mythology, boasting a rich cultural heritage that dates back to the Neolithic era. This ancient city, which serves as the capital of the Paphos District, is one of the four largest cities in Cyprus, with an urban population of approximately 55,000.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Paphos has been inhabited since the Neolithic period. It was a centre of the cult of Aphrodite and of pre-Hellenic fertility deities. Aphrodite's legendary birthplace was on this island, where her temple was erected by the Myceneans in the 12th century B.C. The remains of villas, palaces, theatres, fortresses and tombs mean that the site is of exceptional architectural and historic value. The mosaics of Nea Paphos are among the most beautiful in the world.
Encyclopedia Record: Paphos
Paphos, also spelled as Pafos, is a coastal city in southwest Cyprus and the capital of Paphos District. In classical antiquity, two locations were known as Paphos: Old Paphos and New Paphos. It is the fourth-largest city in the country, after Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca, with an urban population of 55,000.Additional Site Details
Area: 162.0171 hectares
(vi) — Directly associated with events or living traditions
Coordinates: 34.75833 , 32.40556
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