The cultural heritage of Cyprus includes Neolithic settlements, ancient Greek, Hellenistic and Roman monuments, many Byzantine and Latin churches and monasteries, as well as Frankish and Venetian fortresses and castles that date back from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries and also many mosques. The architecture of the houses in a number of cities and villages are very unique and can be categorised as traditional. The cultural life in Cyprus is quite well developed, in general, and can be seen in a number of forms, including its visual arts, the literature the island produces, its music, folk culture – which can be viewed at the Cyprus Folk Art Museum – its poetry, traditional dance, concerts and operas that are performed throughout the island, paintings and sculptures.

The Tomb of the Kings are located in down-town Paphos, near to the sea. The tombs received their title due to their size and grandeur. Some of these tombs probably belonged to the town’s aristocracy and not to the royal family. The tombs are carved in rock and date back to the Hellenistic and early Roman periods. Several tombs resemble the homes in which those who are buried there lived, with rooms (which are now burial chambers) which open into a patio. The Tomb of the Kings are similar to tombs found in Alexandria, which is proof of the close ties that the two cities had during the Hellenistic period.