The Tombs of the Kings the splendid necropolis that is located just outside the walls; to the north-west of Paphos town. The tombs' architectural characteristics directly relate them to Hellenistic prototypes from Alexandria; Delos; Pergamon and Priene. With the impressive character of its burial monuments. The 鈥楾ombs of the Kings' was the place where the higher administrative officers and distinguished Ptolemaic personalities as well as the members of their families were buried. Til'the periods (3rd century B.C.-beginning of 4th century A.D.). Sufficient evidence to the fact that the first Christians also used the site for their burials; while squatters established themselves in some of the tombs during the Medieval period and made alterations to the original architecture.