Akrotiri (prehistoric city) - Wikipedia
WEBAkrotiri ( Greek: Ακρωτήρι, pronounced Greek: [akroˈtiri]) is the site of a Cycladic Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini (Thera). The name comes from the nearby village of Akrotiri .
Akrotiri Archaeological Site - All You Need to Know BEFORE You …
WEBOne of the best-preserved ancient settlements in the Aegean, the Akrotiri site was inhabited by the Minoans from Crete around 3000 B.C. The entire ancient city was buried under volcanic ashes after a massive eruption and …
Visiting Akrotiri in Santorini - Minoan Archaeological Site
WEBMar 11, 2024 · The prehistoric settlement of Akrotiri on the island of Santorini (Thíra) is one of the most important archaeological sites in the Aegean and Greece. In prehistory it was a well connected Minoan port town, with connections to mainland Greece and as far afield as Egypt and Syria.
Prehistoric Town of Akrotiri – Santorini, Greece - Atlas Obscura
WEBMar 20, 2016 · The town of Akrotiri was an outpost of Crete which dates back to the third millennium BC and gradually developed into one of the main ports and urban centers of the Aegean. Akrotiri was...
Akrotiri Frescoes - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMar 27, 2014 · The Bronze Age frescoes from Akrotiri on the Aegean island of Thera (modern-day Santorini) provide some of the most famous images from the ancient Greek world. Sometime between 1650 and 1550 BCE Thera suffered a devastating earthquake which destroyed the town, and this catastrophe was soon followed by a volcanic …
7 Things to Know Before You Visit Akrotiri, Santorini’s Epic ...
WEBIt’s in remarkable condition, especially given that the entire city was destroyed in one of the largest volcanic eruptions the Earth has ever seen. If you’re planning to visit Akrotiri from Fira or other places in Santorini, here’s what you …
Visiting Akrotiri Archaeological Site (The Complete Guide!)
WEBNov 9, 2023 · This popular attraction dates back to 1892 and is located on the westernmost tip of Santorini. The archaeological site of Akrotiri, a significant Bronze Age settlement and is considered one of the most important of its kind in the Aegean region.
Ancient Akrotiri Santorini: Guide, Tickets, Tour, History
WEBApr 20, 2024 · Akrotiri Santorini is the location of one of the most significant archaeological sites in the Aegean and in Greece. Visiting Akrotiri Village is like visiting a mini-Pompeii, an ancient settlement of an advanced and prosperous Bronze Age people suddenly buried in …
Akrotiri, Santorini - Wikipedia
WEBAkrotiri (Greek: Ακρωτήρι) is a village and a community on the island of Santorini in Greece. It is located 15 kilometers south of the capital Fira, built on the slopes of a hill offering staggering views of the caldera cliffs. On top of this hill, there are remains of a Venetian castle (Goulas).
Akrotiri - Santorini
WEBAkrotiri. The most prominent archaeological site in Santorini -and one of the most important archaeological sites in the Aegean– is Akrotiri and the findings of the excavations that began in 1967. Akrotiri (Promontory) is located at …
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