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Cyprus Map English

editor — Sun, 18 Nov 2018 14:15:00 +0000

Five-domed church of Agia Paraskevi, Geroskipou Geroskipou. According to tradition, implied even by the name of the village, here, or slightly west of the settlement, were the holy gardens of the Goddess Aphrodite. Pilgrims from Nea Pafos passed through Geroskipou before reaching the temple of Aphrodite, at Kouklia (Palaepafos). At Geroskipou, in the holy gardens of the Goddess, donations, sacrifices and many other activities in honour of Aphrodite were taking place. Even currently a cave in the village is called “Bath of Aphrodite”. Strabo, the Greek geographer and historian, mentions Geroskipou, calling the settlement “lerokipis”. It is also mentioned that

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Map of Chrysochou – Michelin Chrysochou Map

editor — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 11:42:00 +0000

Relics from the Sanctuary of Aphrodite, Kouklia The Lusignan Manor House. This is a 13th c.A.D building, used as the manor house of the Lusignans, who established sugar-cane plantations in the fertile land between the sea and the present-day settlement. Its history is tied up with adventures. In 1426 A.D. it faced the attack of Mamelukes who caused considerable damage to the building. The Turks later on transformed the original edifice into stables for camels and animals. The south sector was recently restored with impressive stone arches in front of a narrow corridor. The remains of the original chateau lie

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