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Tombs fit for a king 👑 — only they aren’t! The Tombs of the Kings in Paphos, Cyprus got their name from how grand and opulent they were, but they weren’t actually built for royalty. Used from the Hellenistic period, right up until the Early Christian Era, excavations at the tombs began in 1870 and continued all throughout the 20th century. Today, they are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most fun archaeological sites in Cyprus (IMO) because they’re still quite open and you can explor

#SeaPeoples #BronzeAgeCollapse #AncientHistory #Egypt #Hittites #Mycenae #Mediterranean #AncientMystery #Archaeology In 1177 BC, mysterious invaders called the Sea Peoples appeared in the Mediterranean, destroying nearly every major Bronze Age civilization. Their origins remain unknown, but their attacks reshaped history. The Sea Peoples were a confederation of naval raiders who struck ancient Egypt, the Levant, Cyprus, Mycenae, and the Hittite Empire. Egyptian records at Medinet Habu list five