What is Akrotiri, Santorini? Ancient Akrotiri on Thera, the modern day Greek island of Santorini, was part of a vast network of the Aegean trade route and Minoan civilization. We will explore the history, the Akrotiri archaeological site, the streets, buildings, and open spaces as well as the items that were found there. The items found in Akrotiri are located in the Prehistoric Museum in Santorini and the National Archeological Museum in Athens, including a number of frescoes are displayed in both museums.
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Akrotiri, Thera: An Architecture of Affluence 3,500 Years Old (Prehistory Monographs) https://amzn.to/38IqTSU
The Wall Paintings of Thera https://amzn.to/2YyM0p1
The Cycladic and Aegean Islands in Prehistory https://amzn.to/2Vlvbg1
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Bull Leaping Fresco: Zde / CC BYSA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
Saffron Gatherer Fresco: Akrotiri / Public domain https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
Mistress of Animals Fresco: National Archaeological Museum of Athens / Public domain https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
Flotilla Fresco: pano by smial; modified by Luxo / Public domain https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
Fisherman Fresco: Unknown author / Public domain https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...