The region of Santorini is a popular tourist destination. The region includes everything from Wonderful scenic spots to archeological treasures. The Museum of Minerals and Fossils, Santorini is one such treasure of the region. The region has a glorious past which is very well illustrated in the Museum of Minerals and Fossils, Santorini.
The Museum of Minerals and Fossils, Santorini is easily accessible. The Museum of Minerals and Fossils in Santorini is located in Perissa. There are ample taxis and buses available for you reach the desired destination. The region of Santorini has a glorious history. It is believed that some 2,000,000 years ago, there was a series of volcanic activity in the area and the result was the birth of the Santorini and its Caldera. According to legends the first inhabitants of this region were Pre-Hellenistic in the Bronze Age. Then came the Phoenicians, the Dorians, and the Minoans. You will find several evidences of the history of the region in the Museum of Minerals and Fossils, Santorini.
The Museum of Minerals and Fossils of Santorini was founded in the year 2006. The Museum of Minerals and Fossils, Santorini, lies close to the Church of the Holy Cross. You will find here minerals and fossils from Thira and also from rest of the country. You will also find an exhibition of nvaluable rich collection of minerals from Lavrio. The Museum of Minerals and Fossils is loked after by Mr. Nikos Sigalas, who is the President of the Cultural Society of Thira.
You will find an impressive collection of fossils here that represents the Evolution of Man and the life on the Planet Earth. The fossils are ideal thing to learn facts about the evolution of man. The fossils contain information of great interest to mankind. Apart from human fossils you will also find here fossils of plant kingdom. There are plant fossils of olive, gorse and palm trees - all dating back 50,000-60,000 years from today. Apart from fossils you will also get to see several weapons, utensils and other items of the Bronze Age. The Museum of Minerals and Fossils, Santorini is among the popular Tourist Attractions in Santorini.
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