The ancient island of Cyprus is scattered with the ruins of many wonderful and historic temples some of them dating back to the Neolithic period. For centuries it has been the melting pot of civilisations including the Romans, Greek Hellenic and even Egyptian Ptolemaic societies. Of particular importance to the history of Cyprus is the ancient Goddess Aphrodite. Reputedly born from the "Foam" of the sea near the town of Paphos she was the Hellenic (Greek) Goddess of Love and Beauty - and physical lust. The term "aphrodisiac" or "love potion" is derived from her name. The ruined temples featured on this page are all strongly linked to her time as a popular deity.
Baths of Amathous - Above The Agora
(Aphrodite Period)
ISLAND OF CYPRUS
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Bathing Bowl - Agora / Baths of Amathous
(Aphrodite Period)
ISLAND OF CYPRUS
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Temple Baths - Amathous
(Aphrodite Period)
ISLAND OF CYPRUS
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Roman Water Pipe
Amathous Temples
ISLAND OF CYPRUS
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Temples of Kourion / Agora
ISLAND OF CYPRUS
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Kourion Archeology Temples
ISLAND OF CYPRUS
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Kourion Temple
ISLAND OF CYPRUS
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Kourion Roman Ruins & Temple
ISLAND OF CYPRUS
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Kourion Roman Ruins - Sea View
ISLAND OF CYPRUS
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Kourion Hilltop
ISLAND OF CYPRUS
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Birthplace of Aphrodite - Petra tou Romiou
ISLAND OF CYPRUS
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Bath of Aphrodite
ISLAND OF CYPRUS
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