The Municipality of Paphos proceeded with the financial support of the archaeological mission of the Avignon University of France in Paphos, in the framework of the agreement for a scientific study of the French university for the Acropolis of New Paphos.
According to a relevant announcement, by decision of the Pafos Municipal Council at its meeting of the day. 13.12.2021 decided that the Municipality of Paphos proceeds with the conclusion of an agreement with the University of Avignon, France, which will conduct a scientific study entitled "The Acropolis of New Paphos: Archaeology and History of the Fabrica Hill". The agreement is valid for a minimum period of five years and according to it, the Municipality of Paphos supports the mission financially with €5,000 per year.
According to an announcement, the first cheque of €5,000 was presented by the Mayor of Paphos Mr. Claire Balladier, Professor of Avignon University, who is the head of the University's mission in Paphos.
The Archaeological Mission of the University of Avignon has been carrying out excavations in Paphos since 2008.
During this time it has brought to light important archaeological finds dating back to the 4th century BC,
The underground quarries of the area, which were used from the Hellenistic period until the 20th century AD, a large settlement complex of the Roman period, as well as an underground aqueduct and a temple of the same period, are considered the most important.
Source: CNA
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