Kouklia | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Κούκλια | |
 Petra tou Romiou beach | |
  Kouklia Location in Cyprus | |
| Coordinates: 34°41′52″N 32°35′31″E / 34.6978°N 32.5920°E | |
| Country |  Cyprus |
| District | Paphos District |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Michael S. Solonos |
| Population (2001)[1] | |
| • Total | 669 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Postcode | 8500 |
| Website | www.Kouklia.org.cy |
| Official name | Paphos |
| Criteria | Cultural: iii, vi |
| Reference | 79 |
| Inscription | 1980 (4th Session) |
| Area | 162.0171 ha |
Kouklia (Greek: Κούκλια, Turkish: Kukla) is a village in the Paphos District, about 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) east from the city of Paphos on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The village is built in the area of "Palaepaphos" (Greek: Παλαίπαφος) (Old Paphos), mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love and beauty, which became the centre for her worship in the ancient world. Because of its ancient religious significance and architecture, Kouklia was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List along with Kato Paphos in 1980.[2]
Recent archaeology has been continuing on the site since 2006,[3] and remains of the ancient city and the sanctuary can be seen today.
- ^ Statistical Service of the Republic of Cyprus, 2001 Population Census, MS Excel document [1]
- ^ "Paphos". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
- ^ The Palaepaphos Urban Landscape Project (PULP), https://ucy.ac.cy/pulp/