Monday, 3 August 2026

The Tombs of the Kings

We walked two kilometres north of Paphos to the Tombs of the Kings, wrongly named as in fact they were the final resting places of local aristocrats. Once again we had free entry. Getting old has its benefits!

It's a huge site and there weren't many people about.

In the middle distance you can spot a shipwreck, a victim of the off-shore reefs.



Being spring we had lots of colourful flowers to enjoy...

...especially this cyclamen, clinging to the rocks.

Some of the steps were a little tricky but I made a valiant effort most of the time.



The burial chambers were mainly series of niches




Tine being curious...

...and me being curious...

...not realising that access was available nearby.


Proof that I managed the steps...

...and Tine too.

Anyone good at Ancient Greek?

All with a vista over the Mediterranean. Wonderful!