Let's explore the Tombs of Kings, Paphos, Cyprus

We discover the ancient UNESCO site of the Kato Paphos necropolis, also known as Tafoi ton Vasileon (“Tombs of the Kings”), on the southern side of Cyprus.

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The 'Tombs of Kings' has been a burial ground for the rich and powerful of old Phapos since around 300 BC. The last know burials were around 300AD, and now we have a mysterious world to discover for the measly sum of €2.50 (2022 prices).

We start with the first tomb and descend into a small room; this is our introduction to the site. As we wander the site, you discover this is an access-all-areas venue with few restrictions on what you can discover. The scale of the necropolis is truly amazing, reaching almost to the shoreline.

As we explore further, the Tombs become more complex, and you are free to explore, drop down into the individual chambers, walk between them or climb on the rocks they are carved out of.

So if you are looking for a winter break that allows you to explore local history & culture, then why not consider a Jet2Holidays break in Paphos, Cyprus?

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⏱️Timestamps⏱️
00:00 - The Intro to Tombs of Kings, Paphos
00:10 - When are the Tombs of Kings, Paphos
00:40 - Entering the Kato Paphos necropolis, also known as Tafoi ton Vasileon (“Tombs of the Kings”)
00:51 - Exploring the first tomb
01:19 - Wandering through the Tombs of Kings
01:33 - Possibly Tomb 2 at the Tombs of Kings
02:23 - The first sighting of the M/V Demetrios II Shipwreck
06:52 - The Balancing stones at the Tombs of Kings
10:02 - Tomb 5 at the Tombs of Kings
10:15 - Tomb 8 at the Tombs of Kings
10:46 - Tomb 7 at the Tombs of Kings
10:58 - Tomb 6 at the Tombs of Kings
11:07 - Tomb 3 at the Tombs of Kings

📝 For more information, check out our post 'Visiting the ‘Tombs of the Kings’ in Paphos' 📝

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[Krassa]

I visited there as a 7 year old boy with my mum, dad, brother and sister in 1963 and I have pictures of that day. 50 years later my daughter went there and stood in the very same places as I did, again I have pictures. It's a strange feeling to think I couldn't have possibly have foreseen that happening.

[kasiakorzeniewska]

This video is so calming as well as interesting. Thank you very much for that! It helped me relax while I was only looking for some information about this place ;D for sure I’ll leave subscription

[waves]

So informative, like your videos something intelligent 👌 👏

[MrTorleon]

Hello Gary, Janis. Well, you have really come up with something different with this video - wonderful and fascinating :) I would think it would take a specialist archeologist to separate the history suggestive in these tombs, and this necropolis. So many ancient trading cultures have used Cyprus as a way point, with settlements - the Phoenicians, the Minoans, the Mycenaean`s, Greeks, Romans etc, etc.I was always acutely aware, when walking these ancient lands, of all those people through thousands of years, who felt the sun on their backs, smelt the salty air off the water and wondered what the day would bring - but slightly worried about those sails on the horizon - friends or foes ? :)
Thanks ever so much - always to your usual high standards !!!!

[philburr]

Fantastic vlog we are due back to Cyprus mid September and will defo be going back here as I also found it very interesting

[PlanetaryCitizen]

Very nice video! I tried to get there on the 615 bus today, but must have passed it. The grumpy driver wasn't very helpful and I ended up in Coral Bay instead! That was good in itself, but I really would like to visit this site. I'm trying again tomorrow. Would you happen to know where I need to get off the bus? I remember catching a glimpse of that sea wreck from the bus window 🤔 I did find the Agios Solomnis catacombs which I liked. I came across it by accident!

[thegallivanthropologists]

Well written and filmed. Our first Cyprus vlog just came out today. We will have four vlogs on the history, culture and food of Greek Cyprus over the next few weeks that I hope you might like. Cheers! - Turtle

[elementalshamanism]

the best video about paphos and cyprus is the entelechy documentary

[sav]

These are not necessarily tombs. They might just as easily be houses.

[yiannishadjiloizou]

Fantastic journey nice music and comments