Ancient Akrotiri

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Recovered ancient buildings in the prehistoric town of Akrotiri in Santorini, Greece.

In 1967, excavations in the southwest of Santorini uncovered an ancient Minoan city buried deep beneath volcanic ash from the catastrophic eruption of 1613 BC. Housed within a cool, protective structure, wooden walkways allow you to pass through the city. Peek inside three-story buildings that survived, and see roads, drainage systems and stashes of pottery.

It's best to visit with a guide and to stop by the Museum of Prehistoric Thera before coming here.

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