The Mayor of Paralimni expressed in a post the possibility of the existence of a sanctuary of "Aphrodite Akraia" in the area of Protaras. According to Theodoros Pyrillis, the excavations in the area where the chapel of Panagiotissa in Protaras has been erected have brought to light important archaeological findings which are being studied by the Department of Antiquities. These findings, according to him, may testify to the existence of the sanctuary of Aphrodite Akraia in the area, as well as the fact that the history of Paralimni extends to the centuries before Christ, in conjunction with the existence of Lefkolla, the Port that existed in the area according to Strabo whose name was associated with the important naval battle of 306 BC. between the forces of Antigonus and Ptolemy, who with hundreds of ships, some of which sank at Konnos, tried to determine the future of Cyprus.
This is the post of the Mayor of Paralimni, Theodoros Pyrillis:
"After personal on-site research I did in the area of Protaras, findings were found that create strong evidence for the discovery of the Sanctuary of Aphrodite of Akraia. In the coming days there will be an overview and excavation by the Department of Antiquities.
In case of confirmation of the above strong indications, what we knew so far about Paralimni is completely overturned, since it will show that the history of Paralimni extends to the centuries before Christ.
We will anxiously await the start of the excavations by the competent authorities of the State for the location and evaluation of the Sanctuary.
The above great news for our city, began to unfold after the discovery of important antiquities in the area of the Holy Temple of Panagiotissa. "