For those coming to Santorini . There is a beautiful archeological place at akrotiri to visit. You will need a guide to truly understand what you are watching. Group of 4 to 6 people are highly recommended. The excavations at Akrotiri have uncovered one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean.The various imported objects found in the buildings indicate the wide network of its external relations. Akrotiri was in contact with Crete but also communicated with the Greek Mainland, the Dodecanese, Cyprus, Syria and Egypt. The towns life came to an abrupt end in the last quarter of the 17th century BC when the inhabitants were obliged to abandon it as a result of severe earthquakes. The eruption followed. The volcanic materials covered the entire island and the town itself. These materials, however, have protected up to date the buildings and their contents, similar to Pompeii.
Posted on: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 05:27:54 +0000
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