Aegean World

This admittedly vague category is meant for the Aegean Bronze Age: the Mycenaean and Minoan cultures.

There are 138 items in Aegean World:

Nicosia, Cyprus Museum

The splendid archaeological museum of Cyprus, with finds from all ages. The collection is thematically arranged and poorly labeled. However, the quality of the objects is extremely high, making this one of the most beautiful museums in the world. …

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Old Paphos, Archaeological Museum

Two rooms with some great pieces from the excavations at Old Paphos. Unfortunately, the glass of the displays has no anti-reflective coating, which makes photography almost impossible. Still, this museum is certainly worth a visit. …

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Old Paphos

Paphos (Greek Πάφος): name of two cities in the southwest of Cyprus, the Archaic and Classical town (also known as Kouklia) and the Hellenistic and Roman city (which is still called Paphos). …

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Paphos - Photos

Paphos (Greek Πάφος): name of two cities in the southwest of Cyprus, the Archaic and Classical town (also known as Kouklia) and the Hellenistic and Roman city (which is still called Paphos).Old Paphos Sanctuary Marchellus New Paphos Acropolis House Aion Paphos, Byzantine basilica of Panagia Chrysopolitissa House of Dionysus House of Orpheus House of…

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Patara

Patara (Greek: Πάταρα) or Arsinoe (Greek: Ἀρσινόη): town in ancient Lycia, port of Xanthus, modern Gelemiş.Early History Patara, Colonnaded Street Natural harbor…

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