Paphos Archaeological Park founded

1962 CE.

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Paphos Archaeological Park (also Kato Pafos Archaeological Park) is in Paphos, southwest Cyprus and contains the major part of its ancient Greek and Roman city. The park is still under excavation but many parts can be visited, and it is a major visitor attraction for the island. It is in the New Paphos section of the coastal city. Its sites and monuments date from prehistoric times through the Middle Ages. Among the most significant remains discovered are four large and elaborate Roman villas known as the House of Dionysos, the House of Aion, the House of Theseus and the House of Orpheus. All have well-preserved mosaic floors including an Orpheus mosaic. In addition, excavations have uncovered an agora, asklipieion or healing temple, basilica, odeion, a Hellenistic-Roman theatre, and a necropolis known as the "Tombs of the Kings". New Paphos is one of the three components forming the Paphos archaeological complex inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1980 for its outstanding mosaics and ancient remains, as well as its historical religious importance.

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