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Paphos (pā`fŏs), two ancient cities, SW Cyprus, on the coast. Old Paphos was probably founded in the Mycenaean period by colonists from Greece or Phoenicia. Modern excavations have revealed ruins dating from 3000 B.C. New Paphos was 10 mi (16 km) to the northwest. An important seaport, it was the capital of Cyprus from the middle of the Hellenistic period until the time of Constantine.
Paphos a village in SW Cyprus, near the sites of two ancient cities: famous as the centre of Aphrodite worship and traditionally the place at which she landed after her birth among the waves. Pop.: 32 575 (1992 est.) Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Hermes Airports Ltd assumed management and control of Larnaka and Pafos International Airports on 12 May 2006, under a 25 year BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) concession agreement with the Republic of Cyprus. Love Bazaars' will also be taking place in Nicosia (Metochi Kykkou Gardens), in Limassol (Municipal Gardens), Larnaca (Phoinikoudes Promenade), Paralimni (St George Square) and Pafos (Kato Pafos Port). Apr 20, 2009 Paf Paf announces the signing of an agreement with Inflight Service Europe AB concerning PafOs Scratch Card concept Scratchorama. |
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