Akrotiri

Akrotiri Car Rental

Akrotiri Car Rental

If you intend on staying at Santorini for more than a few days, it’s a good idea to look into Akrotiri car rentals beforehand.  Having your own car can elevate your experience from wandering around the beautiful beaches to gazing at the picturesque sunsets.  This guide is all you need to decide whether getting a …

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akrotiri spring fresco

The Akrotiri Spring Fresco

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, …

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Akrotiri Frescoes (where are they now?)

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 …

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akrotiri ship fresco

Ship Procession Fresco Akrotiri: Santorini’s ancient maritime world

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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akrotiri fisherman fresco

Akrotiri Fisherman Fresco

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 …

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