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Mug Details #2441
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Paphos has been inhabited since the Neolithic period. It was a centre of the cult of Aphrodite and of pre-Hellenic fertility deities. Aphrodite's legendary birthplace was on this island, where her temple was erected by the Myceneans in the 12th century B.C. The remains of villas, palaces, theatres, fortresses and tombs mean that the site is of exceptional architectural and historic value. The mosaics of Nea Paphos are among the most beautiful in the world.
The Tombs of the Kings ("τάφοι των βασιλέων", tafi ton vasileon in Greek) is a large necropolis lying a little over a mile (two kilometres) north-west of Paphos harbour in Cyprus. The underground tombs, many of which date back to the 4th century BCE, are carved out of the solid rock, and are thought to have been the burial sites of Paphitic aristocrats and high officials up to 3 CE (the name comes from the magnificence of the tombs; no kings were in fact buried here). Some of the tombs feature Doric columns and frescoed walls. Archaeological excavations are still being carried out at the site. The tombs are cut into the native rock, and at times imitated the houses of the living.
Source: Wikipedia
Cyprus, Country Mug, 2008 Global Series, World Heritage
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Thank you very much for the beautiful mugs, Spyros! They arrived safe and sound. I'll upload a better picture shortly.
I've now uploaded my panorama picture.
Spyros, thank you so much for this lovely mug and for initiating me into FredOrange.
Spyros, thanks for this heart breaking and lovely mug. This mug is my favorite now. Your Sabah mug will be post asap after i buy it (end of march). TQ again.
Spyros, Thx for Cyprus tumbler ^ ^
The lovely picture on the back of this mug is Leda and the Swan Mosaic. Further info in here [ Link ] The exact picture in here [ Link ]
Thank you Spyros for this wonderful mug! :)
spyros, many thanks for this lovely mug.. just arrived in perfect condition..^_^
Thanks for the mug.. il bring it to my home county...
Spyros, Thank you so much. It takes really long time but it's worth for a beautiful mug!