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Local Archaeological Museum of Marion-Arsinoe, Polis Chrysochous

Location

Leoforos Makariou III, 26, Polis, 35km from Paphos
Directions
Tickets

Free Admission
Opening Times

Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 16:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 15:00
Closed on Sunday.
All year round.
Closed on Public Holidays.
Phone

+357 26 322 955

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In the Paphos resort of Polis Chrysochous lies the Local Archaeological Museum of Marion-Arsinoe, housing a fascinating array of antiquities uncovered from the ancient city-kingdom's former location. Comprising two rooms and an atrium, the museum showcases its exhibits in a chronological order, reflecting the historical evolution of the region from Neolithic to Medieval times. The second room proudly displays a significant collection of artifacts unearthed from the area's abundant necropolis.

In the Classical and Hellenistic periods, Marion held great prominence as a vital trading hub, maintaining strong connections with Athens. As time progressed into the Hellenistic-Roman era, Marion underwent a name change to Arsinoe and has now become the charming town of Polis Chrysochous, more commonly referred to as 'Polis.'

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