Temple of Aphrodite in Kouklia, Cyprus, Paphos resort
Rating: 8,2/10 (604 votes)  The village of Kouklia is located 15 kilometers from Paphos. Three thousand years ago, the temple of Aphrodite was built in this village. It was the largest place in the ancient world where the goddess of love was worshiped. A large number of pilgrims from Asyria, Greece, Egypt came here to take part in the sacred mysteries - Aphrodisias, during which women had to have at least once an intimate relationship with a stranger. Mass orgies took place in this temple. With the arrival of the Christian faith with its strict moral principles on the island, this method of worshiping the goddess was prohibited. Subsequently, the temple was gradually destroyed, and the stone from its walls was used to build sugar factories. We also recommend reading Panaya Limeniotissa in Cyprus, Paphos resort Topic: Temple of Aphrodite in Kouklia, Cyprus, Paphos resort. |
