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Cyprus
UNESCO
world heritage sites
Larnaca district
[capital = Larnaca]
Neolithic settlement
in
Choirokoitia
at
Zinon Kitieos
It represents the Aceramic Neolithic of Cyprus at its peak, that is the success of the first human occupation of the island by farmers coming from the Near East mainland around the beginning of 9th millennium.
Limassol district
[capital = Limassol]
Timios Stavros Painted Church
in
Pelentri
at
N34 52 60.00 E32 58 0.00
The architecture of these churches is unique, confined to the Troodos range and almost certainly of indigenous origin.
Nicosia district
[capital = Nicosia]
Painted Churches
in
Palaichori + Platanistasa + Lagoudera + Galata + Kakopetria + Pedoulas + Kalopanayiotis + Moutoullas + Nikitari
See above.
Paphos district
[capital = Paphos]
City
of
Paphos
at
Tombs of the Kings + Paphos Archaeological Park + Sanctuary of Aphrodite (Kouklia)
Aphrodite's legendary birthplace was on the island of Cyprus, where her temple was erected by the Myceneans in the 12th century BC and continued to be used until the Roman period. The site is a vast archaeological area, with remains of villas, palaces, theatres, fortresses and tombs.