Discovering the ancient Greek worship complex in the Republic of Cyprus
According to experts, this place has a process of seamless development since the era of poet Homer - famous author with 2 epics
The Republic of Cyprus Antiquities Ministry on July 23 said archaeologists have discovered a worship complex of ancient Greeks during the process of surveying the construction site of hotels in tourist areas near the coastal city. Paphos, in the southwest region of this country.
The excavation site is located near the seaside area near Yeroskipou - Paphos suburb. According to experts, this place has developed seamlessly since the era of poet Homer - famous author with 2 epics "Iliad" and "Odyssey".
Ancient columns in Archaeological Site Kato Pafos, Republic of Cyprus.(Artwork: Shutterstock).
The Cyprus Antiquities Department said that the construction of the hotel has been suspended for authorities to complete the site survey and preserve the monuments.
The statement of the ministry stated: "After completing the excavation phase, everything became quite clear . that the rest was found to be the foundation of a large worshiping complex during the Greek period. Ancient, unfortunately destroyed in a systematic way in the past ".
According to experts, the floor of this population shows that there used to be a Greek-style temple, surrounded by columns, courtyards, residential areas, wells and gardens, with of Ptolemy dynasty - when the Greeks ruled Egypt and the surrounding areas from 305 BC to 30 BC. The Ptolemy dynasty was also the last dynasty of ancient Egypt.
Traces of earth pipes show that the pipeline could have been used to distribute large amounts of water to gardens in the vicinity of this temple.
Meanwhile, the existence of gardens can be related to the name of this region (Ierokipia) and the outskirts of Yeroskipou, both of which mean " Holy Gardens".
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