Walked
around the Sanctuary of Apollo.
Quiet a large area with one small
piece remodeled to show the size and grandeur of these buildings.
Most
buildings in this area were dismantled by a large earthquake in 4th
century AD.
A rather unusual shaped urn.
Back
to Paphos and the Agora.
We
had a quck sandwich in EC then in wet weather gear trode out to
investigate.
We visited the fort of Paphos Which now is part of the modern breakwater.
Then into the Agora.
Here we were
met with some of the most magnificent Mosaics found in the ancient world.
One
house had about 10 in it. large intricate ones some still in very good
condition. Amazing that they are still here 1700 years later. I guess
the destruction of the house in the earthquake preserved them.
They are now housed in a complete building to preserve them and to display then safely.
Some of the geometric patterns were quite astonishing.
All made with small squared colored tiles and over 2000 years ago.
As seen these are still outside in the weather but have been preserved.
Thye Saranta Kolones Castle on site had been an impressive building as well.
Next
out to Agios Georgios and cape Drepanuni for the night.
Camped
just above the water looking out at the island which in the olden
days was part of the headland and has the remains of a town on it
(Yeronissos)It has been well preserved as it is remote and hard to
get to.
75km Camp site 5m alt.
75km Camp site 5m alt.
