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 …
Imagine a place that is frozen in time, an archaeological wonder that lets you wander through an ancient Bronze Age settlement. That’s what you’ll find in Akrotiri on the island of Santorini, a prehistoric jewel nestled in the heart of the Aegean Sea. Originally discovered by quarry workers in 1860, the ancient city of Akrotiri …
>> ELTS reading answers, click here << As we traverse the chapters of human history, we often find ourselves captivated by architectural marvels, intricate writing systems, and dynamic social structures… However, one of the profound markers of civilization, pottery production, often goes unnoticed. This ancient craft not only represented an essential survival tool, but it …
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Akrotiri, a Bronze Age settlement located on the Greek island of Santorini, is a significant archaeological discovery that has provided valuable insights into ancient Aegean civilization. Akrotiri was discovered through a series of excavations carried out by archaeologist Spyridon Marinatos in the 1960s. The site, had been buried under volcanic ash for centuries, and due …
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