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Ancient Akrotiri
Akrotiri was a Minoan outpost; excavations begun in 1967 have uncovered an ancient city beneath the volcanic ash. Buildings, some three storeys high, date to the late 16th century BC. The absence of skeletons and treasures indicates that inhabitants were forewarned of the eruption and escaped.
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Ancient Thira
First settled by the Dorians in the 9th century BC, Ancient Thira consists of Hellenic, Roman and Byzantine ruins. These include temples, houses with mosaics, an agora (market place), a theatre and a gymnasium. The site has splendid views.
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