House of Theseus Labyrinth, Paphos

A Roman labyrinth mosaic in the House of Theseus at Paphos, Cyprus — the 100+ room residence of the Roman proconsul, dating to the 2nd century CE. The mosaic depicts Theseus killing the Minotaur within a circular labyrinth frame, one of the finest preserved examples of this mythological scene. Paphos is the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At only 544 km from Giza (bearing 12.36°), this labyrinth mosaic occupies a node on the ancient sea route connecting Egypt, Cyprus, and the Aegean — the corridor through which labyrinth symbolism may have first traveled.