Sealed Roman tombs found in Paphos

WORKERS laying down a new sewer system in Paphos have discovered two more tombs while excavating.

The tombs were discovered on Friday morning on Apostolos Pavlos Avenue in Kato Paphos near the tomb that was discovered last month. Archaeologists are excited by the find, and believe the tombs to be unique in Cyprus.

The head of the Antiquities Department in Paphos, Efstathios Raptos, confirmed the tombs were from the Roman period and as with the tomb found last month, they were still sealed.

Outside one of the tombs “significant antiquities” were discovered and are being investigated to determine whether there was any damage during the excavations. One archaeologist said the second tomb was unique, as it was the first tomb to be discovered without a damaged floor.

 

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