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Selected and rare materials, excerpts and observations from ancient, medieval and contemporary authors, travelers and researchers about Cyprus.
 
 
 
 
 
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The Sanctuary of Aphrodite

Roman coins depict the Paphian temple as a tripartite sanctuary which shows in its central hall a conical idol.

Bronze coin of the Emperor Caracalla (A.D. 198-217) issued by the Community (Koinon) of the Cypriots showing the temple of Aphrodite at Paphos

1 - Bronze coin of the Emperor Caracalla (A.D. 198-217) issued by the Community (Koinon) of the Cypriots showing the temple of Aphrodite at Paphos
(British Museum)

Coin depict the Paphian temple

2 - Coin depict the Paphian temple
The reverse of Coin of the Emperor Trajan (A.D. 98-117) issued in the time of his reign, shows the sacred stone from the Temple of Aphrodite in Paphos
3 - The reverse of coin of the Emperor Trajan (A.D. 98-117) issued in the time of his reign, shows the sacred stone from the Temple of Aphrodite in Paphos.