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Akrotiri

Ακρωτήρι · Π.Ε. Θήρας
Akrotiri📷 unknown minoan artist · Public domain

Akrotiri is the modern name of an archaeological site located on the island of Thera (modern Santorini) where a Minoan Bronze Age settlement flourished before being destroyed by a volcanic eruption ca. 1627 B.C. The site has been under scientific excavation since 1967.

🏛️ In antiquity: Ακρωτήρι
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FAQ

Where is Akrotiri?

Akrotiri is located in Ακρωτήρι, Π.Ε. Θήρας, Greece. Coordinates: 36.35183, 25.40341.

What kind of place is Akrotiri?

Akrotiri is the modern name of an archaeological site located on the island of Thera (modern Santorini) where a Minoan Bronze Age settlement flourished before being destroyed by a volcanic eruption ca. 1627 B.C. The site has been under scie

How do I get to Akrotiri?

You can navigate to Akrotiri via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 36.35183, 25.40341.

What was Akrotiri called in antiquity?

In antiquity it was known as “Ακρωτήρι”.

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