Exhibition Nea Paphos

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In 2015 the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology of the University of Warsaw celebrates 50th anniversary of Polish archeological excavations in Nea Paphos. On this occasion organizers have opened an exhibition in Cyprus Museum in Nicosia.

 

For the past 50 years, archaeologists from the PCMA excavating the UNESCO World Heritage site of Nea Paphos have uncovered important architectural complexes with well preserved wall paintings and mosaics. These masterpieces of ancient art, as well as the more mundane artifacts, illustrate the richness and diversity of life in the ancient capital of Cyprus.

 

Close to 250 artifacts from Polish excavations go on show at the Cyprus Museum in Nicosia. The exhibition presents major themes: history of Paphos, residential and public districts, official and private cults, symbols of authority, the Paphos mint, building decoration — architectural styles, painting and mosaic floors, water in the service of the inhabitants and everyday life.

 

The exhibition will run from 25 May through 30 November 2015. Afterwards it is planned to find permanent home in the site museum in Paphos.

 

More information about the exhibition on the website of PCMA.