Paphos is a city on the southwest coast of the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Inhabited since Neolithic times, it has several sites relating to the cult of goddess Aphrodite, whose mythical birthplace was at Old Paphos (Kouklia). New Paphos is the modern city that incorporates the harbor, and the ancient ruins of tombs, fortresses, theatres and villas at Paphos Archaeological Park.
We visited the archeological site of Kato Pahos Park that contains the major part of the important ancient Greek and Roman city and is located southwest. The park is still under excavation within the Nea Pafos ("New Paphos") section of the coastal city.
Its sites and monuments date from prehistoric times through the Middle Ages. Among the most significant remains that I found most impressive was the elaborate Roman villas: the House of Dionysos, the House of Aion, the House of Theseus and the House of Orpheus, all with superb preserved mosaic floors, especially an Orpheus mosaic. These mossaics were very detailed and created from very small pieces. Facial features were very expressive.
It was also a site to see many different species of birds. Here is an example the Sardian Warbler.
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