Tombs of the kings
Description
The famous ‘Tombs of the Kings’ form part of the Archaeological Park of Kato Pafos (Paphos) – one of the most important archaeological sites of Cyprus that has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list since 1980.
The monumental underground tombs are carved out of solid rock and date back to the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
Rather than kings, it is actually high ranking officials and aristocracy that were buried here, but the size and splendour of the tombs – some decorated with Doric pillars – gave the locality its grand name.
Some of the tombs imitate the houses of the living, with the burial chambers opening onto a peristyle atrium. They are similar to tombs found in Alexandria, demonstrating the close relations between the two cities during the Hellenistic period.
The site links with the Aphrodite Cultural Route.
Good to know
| Region: | Pafos |
| Address: | Kato Pafos |
| Contact No: | Tel: +357 26 306 217 |
| Operating Hours: | April 16 – September 15, daily: 08:30 – 19:30 September 16 – April 15, daily: 08:30 – 17:00 |
| Operating Period: | All year round. Closed on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Easter Sunday (Greek Orthodox). |
| Entrance Fee: | €2,50 For organised groups consisting of more than 10 persons there is a 20% reduction on the entry fees. The Department of Antiquities can issue special entry cards for all its museums and ancient monuments: One (1) day entry cards – €8,50, three (3) day entry cards – €17,00, seven (7) day entry cards – €25,00. |
| Disabled Access: | Partially wheelchair accessible (view from above only). |
| Website: | www.mcw.gov.cy/da |
| Opening and closing times as well as entrance fees, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting. |
