Museum of the Mycenaean colonization of Cyprus and is situated in Coral Bay, 9 km from Paphos. The archaeological site is a small settlement dating to the 12th century BC, the end of the late Bronze age. According to archaeologists, the settlement has been termed a colony of the first Achaean (Mycenaean) Greeks who migrated to Cyprus at around 1200BC, after the fall of Mycenaean kingdoms in mainland Greece. This small museum with its unusual architecture was designed by Andrea Bruno, a prominent architect. Professor at the University of Turin. The museum depicts the colonization of the island by the Greeks.
Agios Georgios Pegeias is 11km north of Paphos, approximately 4, 5km from the village of Pegeia. Near a fishing shelter, lay the ruins of two early Christian basilicas with very interesting floor mosaics depicting animals. This must have been the site of an important early Christian settlement. Nearby are rock-hewn tombs of the Roman period. The picturesque Pegeia fountains of which many folk songs have been sung can be seen in the pretty cobbled square of the village.
LAONA REGION
Laona region near the town of Polis and the Akamas peninsula rising to about 600m above sea level is well known. It includes picturesque villages such as Ineia, Drousheia, Kathikas, Pano kai Kato Akourdaleia, all with panoramic views across the area.
Drouseia village is 31km north of Pafos, one of the most charming villages in Cyprus. There is a museum exhibiting examples of old and modern weaving and knitwear.
Ineia village is 30km north of Paphos, like Drouseia, has spectacular views over the Akamas peninsula and is perfect for walks in the countryside. The local museum houses a collection of basketry.
Kato Akourdaleia village, Folk art museum examples local folk art and crafts and is situated 30km north of Paphos.
AKAMAS
The northwestern peninsula of Cyprus, 48km north of Paphos, known as Akamas, is a wild uninhabited region with spectacular landscapes and beaches, due to be designated a National park. The area is named after Akamantas, an Athenian warrior and son of Theseus, who arrived here after the Trojan War. It is a unique area of biodiversity, habitats and ecosystems. Almost all the geological formations of Cyprus are met here, from narrow deep valleys, caves and islets to gorges, and there are over 500 different types of plants.
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Cyprus: City of Pafos - Part 4
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