Although only three rooms of this large villa have been excavated by the University of Warsaw, the mosaic floor from the House of Aion is considered one of the most exceptional works of ancient Roman art, if not the only work of its kind,[8] and certainly one of the most enigmatic and most fervently discussed by scholars. It dates from around the mid-4th century AD and is named after the god shown in the middle of the mosaic.
The main room was probably a triclinium or reception room. Two smaller rooms had excellent geometric mosaics.
The main mosaic contains 3 horizontal frames with 5 panels all surrounded by a geometric frame.
A villa wall was found collapsed into the adjacent street and has been restored.
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Paphos Archaeological Park (also Kato Pafos Archaeological Park) contains the major part of the important ancient Greek and Roman city and is located in Paphos, southwest Cyprus. The park, still under excavation, is within the Nea Pafos ("New Paphos") section of the coastal city.
Its sites and monuments date from prehistoric times through the Middle Ages. Among the most significant remains so far discovered are four large and elaborate Roman villas: the House of Dionysos, the House of Aion, the House of Theseus and the House of Orpheus, all with superb preserved mosaic floors, especially an Orpheus mosaic. In addition, excavations have uncovered an agora, asklipieion, basilica, odeion, and Hellenistic-Roman theatre, and a necropolis known as the "Tombs of the Kings".
Nea Paphos is one of the three components forming the Paphos archaeological complex inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List[4] in 1980 for its outstanding mosaics and ancient remains, as well as its historical religious importance.
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