Friends of the ANU Classics Museum invite you to an Annual General Meeting and lecture:

Mighty Aphrodite

The Archaeology of Roman Cyprus and Imperial Cult Worship

Cyprus was Aphrodite’s island. The goddess was said to have been born on the coast of Paphos at Petra tou Romiou, and was worshipped on the island for centuries. The Sanctuary of Aphrodite Paphia, located at ancient Palaepaphos (modern Kouklia), acted as a place of pilgrimage. The temple and sanctuary became a key location in the period of Roman domination of the island, and depictions of the goddess in marble, bronze and other forms became increasingly common.

By Dr Craig Barker, Head, Public Engagement, Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney

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