On our recent trip to Santorini, we visited an excavation site called Akrotiri which is a foregone Bronze Age City. It was incredible to see what archaeologist have unearthed, and to learn this was a civilization that had been part of the Minoan culture.
Our guide stated that Akrotiri was a 3,600-year-old city that had been buried in ash from an enormous volcanic eruption in 1650 BC, that decimated all life on the island and erased an entire city-state. The ruins now serve as a time capsule for contemporary scientist and art historians who learn more each day about these early inhabitants.
The island was referred to as Thira 3,600 years ago after their mythical ruler Theras. The Minoan’s who flourished here and on the nearby island of Crete were annihilated by the cataclysmic ash cloud that formed over what was left of island for two years.
According to ancient writers this eruption plunged the earth into a period of global cooling.
To walk thru this archeological wonderland is a phenomenal experience, and incredible to witness. Seeing this ancient township took me back to my early college days of art history, and studying the very small section on Minoan culture. One can see frescos on walls, various artworks and object d’art as well as experience the culture.
Stay tuned for more adventures,
Kathleen
Stylish Heath 
Interesting site, indeed.
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Hello Kathleen, after visiting Crete, I’m intrigued with this site and the Minoans. Great photos.
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Thank you, to see this excavation site was a wonderful experience. One is transported in time to when the Minoans walked those streets and frequented the shops!
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Fascinating, I have always been intrigued by the Minoan civilization and culture as they were highly advanced…Santorini has a long history of large explosive eruptions.
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It was incredible to see the level of volcanic distraction throughout Santorini!!!
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