The famous ‘Tombs of the Kings’ form part of the Archaeological Park of Kato Pafos (Paphos)
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- Working hours*:
April 16 - September 15, daily: 08:30 - 19:30
September 16 - April 15, daily: 08:30 - 17:00
Closed on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Easter Sunday (Greek Orthodox). - Prices*:
€2,50
For organised groups consisting of more than 10 persons there is a 20% reduction on the entry fees. - * - opening and closing times as well as entrance prices, are subject to alterations without notice. Visitors are advised to check before visiting.
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The monumental underground tombs are carved out of solid rock and date back to the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
Rather than kings, it is actually high ranking officials and aristocracy that were buried here, but the size and splendour of the tombs – some decorated with Doric pillars - gave the locality its grand name.
Some of the tombs imitate the houses of the living, with the burial chambers opening onto a peristyle atrium. They are similar to tombs found in Alexandria, demonstrating the close relations between the two cities during the Hellenistic period.
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