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Historic Centre of Oaxaca and Archaeological Site of Monte Albán
Inhabited for 1,500 years by a variety of peoples, including the Olmecs, Zapotecs and Mixtecs, Monte Alban’s terraces, dams, canals, pyramids and artificial mounds were carved out of the mountain as a symbol of sacred topography. The nearby city of Oaxaca, laid out on a grid, is a prime example of town planning during the Spanish colonial period. The solidity and volume of the city’s buildings suggest they were adapted to the earthquake-prone region where these architectural gems were built.
Paphos
Paphos has been inhabited since the Neolithic period. It was the centre of the worship of Aphrodite and the pre-Greek fertility gods. Legend has it that Aphrodite was born on this island and her temple was built here by the Mycenaeans in the 12th century BC. The remains of villas, palaces, theatres, fortresses and mausoleums mean that the site is of extraordinary architectural and historical value. The mosaics of Nea Paphos are among the most beautiful in the world.