Which sanctuary near Kouklia was one of the most important religious sites of the ancient Mediterranean?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The sanctuary of Aphrodite at Palaepaphos
- Step 1: Kouklia-Palaepaphos and its Sanctuary of Aphrodite were renowned religious sites until the early Christian era. Answer: The sanctuary of Aphrodite at Palaepaphos. Why not the others: The shrine of Hera at Soli, the temple of Poseidon at the harbour of Kition and the temple of Zeus at Salamis don't fit.
Practise more Heritage, Arts and Literature.
Free questions with an explanation for every one, and full timed Cypriot General Knowledge mock tests.
More Heritage, Arts and Literature questions
- How many churches are included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing 'Painted Churches in the Troodos Region'?
- In which year were the Painted Churches in the Troodos Region first added to the UNESCO World Heritage List?
- Paphos was listed by UNESCO in 1980 and Choirokoitia in 1998. How many years after Paphos was Choirokoitia listed?
- Which medieval abbey near Kyrenia is an example of Gothic architecture and was the home of an English writer in the 1950s?
- Which English writer described his years in Cyprus in the book 'Bitter Lemons'?
- Which poet is best known for writing in Cypriot Greek, including the poem '9th July 1821'?