Prehistoric City of Akrotiri
- Jan 17, 2019
- 1 min read
A Bronze age settlement on the Greek island of Santorini might have been the inspiration for Plato's Atlantis.
Tucked away at the southern tip of Santorini are the ruins of one of the Bronze Age’s most sophisticated settlements, which prospered for centuries before being eradicated by a great volcanic eruption.
It is one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean. The first habitation at the site dates from the Late Neolithic times (at least the 4th millennium B.C.)
The large extent of the settlement (ca. 20 hectares), the elaborate drainage system, the sophisticated multi-storeyed buildings with the magnificent wall-paintings, furniture and vessels, show its great development and prosperity. The various imported objects found in the buildings indicate the wide network of its external relations. Akrotiri was in contact with Crete but also communicated with the Greek Mainland,
the Dodecanese, Cyprus, Syria and Egypt.
Fascinating glimpse into the prehistoric city of Akrotiri it's incredible how advanced Minoan society was, with multi-story buildings and sophisticated drainage systems preserved under volcanic ash. Makes you wonder about other lost civilizations! By the way, while researching ancient treasures, I stumbled upon details about Lucas Jaye net worth that blew my mind. Definitely adding a Santorini tour to my bucket list!