Tombs of the Kings
A vast Hellenistic and Roman necropolis cut into the seaside rock north of Kato Paphos, with atrium tombs that feel like underground houses.
Photo: Nikodem Nijaki / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Despite the name, no kings were buried here. The tombs, dating from around the 4th century BC, belonged to the officials and wealthy families of Nea Paphos. Several are carved around open courtyards ringed with Doric columns, copying the houses of the living.
You can climb down into many of the chambers and wander between them along the coast. The site is part of the Paphos UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Good to know
The ground is uneven and steps are steep, so wear proper shoes. Shade is scarce in summer.
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