A pistachio tree that marks the entrance to the underground catacombs of Agia Solomoni in Kato Paphos


A large pistachio tree marks the entrance to the underground catacombs of Agia Solomoni in Kato Paphos. The tree is a strange sight, festooned as it usually is with pieces of cloth tied onto it by the faithful as offerings, in the hope that this sacred tree will cure various ailments.


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