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Archaeologists Document 350 New Architectural Elements in Ancient Paphos Residential Houses
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March 24, 2026
Source: University of Warsaw
Country: 🇨🇾Cyprus
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Archaeologists Document 350 New Architectural Elements in Ancient Paphos Residential Houses

An extensive field inspection at the World Heritage Site of Nea Paphos has resulted in the identification and cataloging of over 350 architectural decorative elements. The project focused on high-status residences, including the Villa of Theseus and the House of Aion, where researchers inventoried fluted column drums and stylobates.

This systematic study is part of a larger effort by the University of Warsaw to digitize the city's architectural history. The team also explored newly revealed layers of stone paving and a terracotta pipeline system, which provide a more detailed understanding of the Hellenistic city’s hydraulic infrastructure and public space organization.