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History of Pafos (Paphos) Cyprus

Capital of the west and positively teaming with history is Paphos. The first settlement here dates from the 4th century BC and Paphos played an important role in early Cypriot history. It was on Paphos shoreline that the mythological Goddess Aphrodite was born - a legend that spawned a massive wave of cult worship from neighboring countries that lasted several centuries.