Het fort om Paphos te beschermen tegen de Arabieren werd gebouwd door de Byzantijnen in de 7e eeuw. In 1200 versterkten de kruisvaarders het fort, maar de aardbeving van 1222 vernietigde het uiteindelijk.. - Stockfoto’s en -afbeeldingen

The fortress to protect Paphos from the Arabs was erected by the Byzantines in the 7th century. In 1200, the crusaders reinforced the fortress, but the 1222 earthquake finally destroyed it.

Palace of minoan period in Agia Triada

Particularly attractive to the ancient necropolis is the underground atriums, from which the galleries with burials diverge.

Ancient ruins. Cyprus on background

Kolossi Castle was built by the Crusaders in the early 13th century and belonged to the Order of Hospitallers. Sugarcane and grapes were bred on the knights' lands, hence the famous Commandaria wine.

The 7th-century Byzantine fortress in Paphos was improved by the crusaders in 1200 and destroyed by a powerful earthquake 22 years later.

The 7th-century Byzantine fortress in Paphos was improved by the crusaders in 1200 and destroyed by a powerful earthquake 22 years later.

The 7th-century Byzantine fortress in Paphos was improved by the crusaders in 1200 and destroyed by a powerful earthquake 22 years later.

The 7th-century Byzantine fortress in Paphos was improved by the crusaders in 1200 and destroyed by a powerful earthquake 22 years later.

The 7th-century Byzantine fortress in Paphos was improved by the crusaders in 1200 and destroyed by a powerful earthquake 22 years later.

The 7th-century Byzantine fortress in Paphos was improved by the crusaders in 1200 and destroyed by a powerful earthquake 22 years later.

The 7th-century Byzantine fortress in Paphos was improved by the crusaders in 1200 and destroyed by a powerful earthquake 22 years later.