Ancient Akrotiri, Santorini is one of the famous the Tourist Attractions in Santorini. It is a joy to visit as it represents several archaeological sites on the Greek island of Santorini. According to history, the flourishing town of Aktrotiri was frozen in 1450 BC by a cataclysmic eruption of the island's volcano. Excavations in the Ancient Akrotiri, Santorini site has led to many fascinating researches.
Since excavations began in 1967 it has provided information on the urban life of the Minoan period. You can witness the elaborate architecture and culture that flourished at that time in Ancient Akrotiri. Mining has resulted in various things that originated from that period. Ancient pots and tools have been excavated from the ruins of the town. Most of the well-preserved frescoes of Ancient Akrotiri in Santorini are displayed in the National Archaeological Museum in Athens. When you wish to get to the Ancient Akrotiri, Santorini, you can enter it through the main street of the ancient town. While entering the Ancient Akrotiri, you can witness the stores or warehouses of the ancient commercial city. A spacious gathering place is also revealed at the triangular plaza of the town.
Ancient Akrotiri, Santorini takes you to an atmosphere that prevailed about 3,000 years ago. Ancient Akrotiri also enables you to enjoy the magnificent wall paintings and some of them also find place in the Museum of Prehistoric Thira in Fira. The city had fascinating cultural background. Akrotiri was settled as early as 3000 BC and was flourishing one by 2000 BC, as it developed in the field of trade and agriculture. Buildings represent advanced architecture and the three-story frescoed houses are a result of sophisticated construction. A guided tour is organized to the beautiful Ancient Akrotiri, Santorini.
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