Found in Paphos/Pafos (on the Southwest coast of Cyprus), the Tombs of the Kings is a remnant of yet another fascinating facet of Cypriot history. The site dates to a time when the Ptolemaic Dynasty ruled the island of Cyprus, so they are in the Egyptian style (more or less).

The name is the site is something of a misnomer, as it unlikely to be the site of royal burials, but was so named as the tombs were somewhat grand (some more than others).  There are eight large tombs and many smaller burial niches carved into the rocks around the complex.  The most extravagant of which is the third tomb, however, as the tombs were placed in such a way to discourage tomb robbers (and I only had a short time to explore the site) I missed seeing that tomb. I did see, however, the other five tombs and many niche burials. Many of which appeared to have been used by small families, rather than individuals. Some with colonnades of columns, and antechambers.

Chrystyna Banks