The Akrotiri Spring Fresco is a celebrated work of art from the Bronze Age Minoan civilization, found at the town of Akrotiri on the Aegean island of Thera (modern-day Santorini). It is believed that Akrotiri was destroyed by a volcanic eruption around 1600 BC, but this and many other Akrotiri Frescoes such as the Boxer, …
Unearthed in the late 1960s, the Akrotiri frescoes are ancient treasures discovered on the island of Santorini at the now infamous Akrotiri Archaeological site. Hailing from the Bronze Age Minoan civilization, they offer a captivating snapshot into the bygone era. The frescoes, concealed for millennia under volcanic ash, illustrate a vivid spectrum of life, from …
Picture yourself stepping into a museum, walking up to a captivating work of art from an era gone by… You find yourself in front of the Ship Procession Fresco, a brilliantly preserved wall painting that tells tales of the Bronze Age and Minoan civilization. This fresco is housed in the Museum of Prehistoric Thera on …
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The Akrotiri Fisherman Fresco is a captivating Bronze Age masterpiece which was discovered at Akrotiri, on the the Aegean island of Thera (ancient Santorini) and is a key representation of the ancient world’s artistic prowess. The fresco is estimated to have been created between 1650 and 1550 BCE and is believed to have been part …
The Akrotiri Boxer Fresco is a remarkable piece of ancient art that has captured the attention of many enthusiasts and historians. Also known as ‘The Boxing children fresco’, it dates back to the Bronze Age around 1700 BCE and depicts two young boys wearing boxing gloves and belts. Discovered in 1967 in Akrotiri, Santorini, during …
Picture a world rich with art and culture, a society deeply connected with its surrounding nature and a cosmopolitan civilization that thrived on its maritime prowess. The remnants of this illustrious past are still alive, etched onto the walls of the Akrotiri West House in Santorini, Greece. Join us as we explore the Akrotiri West …
