{"id":8359,"date":"2017-03-20T19:15:58","date_gmt":"2017-03-20T19:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/?p=8359"},"modified":"2024-03-05T09:24:09","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T09:24:09","slug":"tombs-of-the-kings-paphos-cyprus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyprusescape.com\/tombs-of-the-kings-paphos-cyprus\/","title":{"rendered":"Tombs of the Kings, Paphos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tombs of the Kings<\/span>. Mentioned in every single tourist and travel guide. What’s the big deal?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, this was my fifth visit, so I guess that would make me an expert, right? Just to make it clear: wandering around ancient graveyards is not how I normally spend my free time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Unesco World Heritage<\/a><\/strong><\/span> site<\/strong><\/a> is actually a pretty cool place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you consider that in Paphos (Cyprus<\/strong><\/a>) there are virtually no green parks, this is as close as you can get. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Especially in spring, which is my favourite time to visit. There are literally no tourists, all the plants and flowers are starting to bloom and all you hear in the background is just waves crashing against the rocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you walk through this almost desert-like landscape you will uncover underground tombs and chambers from the Hellenistic<\/span> and Roman<\/span> period. Despite the name, no kings were buried here (just some rich people and high-ranking officials). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some sources claim the name comes from the majestic and impressive appearance of the tombs. Most of them are rather large and easily accessible, the biggest one being number 3 (if I remember correctly).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shame there is very little information about the owners or history behind this place. The displayed information only describes what you can see yourself – tombs<\/span>, entrances and the number of chambers in each of them.  Here is some practical information before you slide through the pictures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tombs of the Kings in Paphos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n