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Tombs of the Kings

Tombs of the kings,Paphos

Tombs of the Kings is another of the islands great archaeological sites and is located in Kato Paphos. Kings were not actually buried here but noblemen were buried here, the tombs are very impressive and have been dug out of the rock.

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tombs of the kings The Tombs were thought to be the burial grounds of Paphitic aristocrats and high officials.

 

tomb of the kings paphos Visiting the Kings Tombs provides a great picture taking opportunity.

  

tomb of the kings Some of the Toombs feature Doric Columns and some also have frescoed walls.

 

Finding the tombs of the kings is relatively easy as it is well signposted and is on the main road. There is a visitors centre and toilet facilities. Access to the Tombs is very reasonable and is less than €2 per person. On arrival at the Tombs of the kings you will be able to purchase a guide booklet that costs about €1.80 and this has lots of information about the tombs.

 

 

 

You will have a great opportunity to take some interesting pictures, here is a selection of pictures that I took on a recent visit-

 

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tomb pillars
kings tomb
ruins
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stone grave
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tomb of the kings pillars

 

Other places of interest-

Agia Solomoni Catacombs

Agios Georgios

Aphrodite's Rock

Ayia Kyriaki Church

Baths of Aphrodite

Byzantine Castle

Early Christian Basilica

The Gothic Church

House of Aion

Kourio Stadium

Kourion

Lara

Limassol Sculpture Park

Odeon

palaepaphos

Paphos Archaeological Park

Paphos Bird & Animal Park

Paphos Fort

Paphos Lighthouse

Sanctuary of Aphrodite

Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates

St Paul's Pillar

The Villa of Theseus

Tombs of the Kings

Troodos Mountains

 

 

 

 

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