Cyprus history in 2 minutes
According to archaeological evidence, the civilisation ofCyprus goes back 11.000 years to the 9th millennium B.C. (early Neolithic Period or Stone Age). The island acquired its Greek character after it was settled by the Mycenaean-Achaean Greeks between the 13th and 11th century B.C. In the mid- 9th century B.C. Phoenician settlers began to arrive, concentrating mainly in the coastal city of Kition. Despite being conquered by many invaders Cyprus continued to prosper.


Pafos Castle
Historic Byzantine fort built to protect the harbor

Pafos Mosaics
Mosaic decorations and mythological compositions that date back to second century AD also known as House of Theseus

Tombs of the kings
Historic burial site of Paphitic aristocrats and high officials up to the third century AD

Baths of Arphrodite
It is believed that on this romantic site, Aphrodite used to take her baths in the pools of the natural cave. The cave is surrounded by a fig tree with beautiful natural wildlife.

Caretta Caretta Turtle
Magnificant turtle that romes the shores of Cyprus in the most virgin shore in Europe

Cyprus Agrino
Cypriot National Animal ehivh is unique World-wide
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