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Ceremonial road to the temple compound of Salamis.
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Ceremonial road to the temple compound of Salamis.

Columns of the temple compound in Salamis.
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Columns of the temple compound in Salamis.

Roman forum in Salamis, Cyprus.
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Roman forum in Salamis, Cyprus.

The Thermae in Salamis with the temple in the background.
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The Thermae in Salamis with the temple in the background.

Rocks of Aphrodite, Salamis. According to Greek myths, Aphrodite, goddess of beauty, was born here from the foam of the waves, hence her name "Venus Anadyomene".
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Rocks of Aphrodite, Salamis. According to Greek myths, Aphrodite, goddess of be...

Synagogue in Paphos. Apostle Paul preached here.
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Synagogue in Paphos. Apostle Paul preached he...

"The 40 Columns", a Byzantine building (4th CE) on the site where, according to the Acts of the Apostles, Saint Paul temporarily blinded the sorcerer Elymas and converted the Roman Proconsul after discussions with Simon Magus.
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"The 40 Columns", a Byzantine building (4th CE) on the site where, accordin...

Column of the Flagellation of Saint Paul.
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Column of the Flagellation of Saint Paul.

Ancient harbour in Paphos, the breakwater. Saint Paul landed here on his mission to Crete.
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Ancient harbour in Paphos, the breakwater. Saint Paul landed here o...

Circular bronze mirror with animal decor. Seljuk, from Anatolia.
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Circular bronze mirror with animal decor. Seljuk, from Anatolia.

Osorkon I,pharaoh.Sandstone, H: 60 cm,end 19th BCE. This bust of Osorkon (around 924-895 BCE,21st dynasty) was consecrated by King Elibaal,his vassal,and stood in the temple of the Lady of Biblos,Goddess of the town. The dedication is in archaic Phoenician. From Biblos.
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Osorkon I,pharaoh.Sandstone, H: 60 cm,end 19th BCE. This bust of Osorkon (aroun...

Pharaoh Ramses II (1290-1224 BCE) holding Nubian, Libyan and Syrian prisoners by their hair. Painted limestone stele; New Kingdom (19th dynasty)
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Pharaoh Ramses II (1290-1224 BCE) holding Nubian, Libyan and Syrian prisoners by...