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New Paphos

historical city, Cyprus
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New Paphos was an ancient city on the island of Cyprus, located in the southwestern part of the island. It succeeded the older ancient city, Old Paphos, becoming the administrative capital during Ptolemaic and Roman times. Old Paphos was renowned as the legendary birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite and housed a famous temple dedicated to her. While Old Paphos eventually declined and was deserted, New Paphos continued to be a significant settlement. The modern town of Paphos grew from New Paphos and Ktima, becoming a focus for economic development, particularly in tourism, and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its cultural significance.12

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