Akrotiri (prehistoric city) - Wikipedia
WEBAkrotiri (Greek: Ακρωτήρι, pronounced Greek:) 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 .
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, Santorini - Wikipedia
WEBAkrotiri ( Greek: Ακρωτήρι) is a village and a community on the island of Santorini in Greece. [2] . 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 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 …
Akrotiri - Santorini
WEBCulture. Akrotiri. 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 …
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO AKROTIRI ARCHAEOLOGY SITE - Greece …
WEBToday Akrotiri is a small village in southern Santorini that is mostly known for the Archaeology site, Akrotiri Lighthouse and nearby Red Beach. While it is a little isolated it’s not a bad location to stay as Santorini is a small island and all of the main attractions are within 40 minutes of each other.
Akrotiri - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBJul 15, 2021 · Akrotiri is a beautifully preserved prehistoric site in Santorini, famed for its incredible frescos and its connection with the Minoans. Covered by a bioclimatic roof, today visitors can walk among the site which features as …
Ancient Akrotiri, Santorini - Tickets, Hours, Tours, Review
WEBJun 16, 2021 · Season: April 1 to October 31, open daily. November 6 to March 31, closed on Mondays. Hours: April 1 to October 31 – 8am to 8pm. November 6 to March 31 – 8am to 3pm. Website: odysseus.culture.gr. Location: Akrotiri, Santorini 847 …
Santorini Akrotiri: Photos, Map, See & Do | Greeka
WEBThe village of Akrotiri in Santorini is built amphitheatrically on the southeastern side of the island. It was originally a Minoan settlement; today, it is home to one of the major tourist attractions and the most important archeological site of Santorini. Unspoiled by mass tourism, Akrotiri constitutes one of the calmest spots on the island.
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