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History. Minoan Akrotiri. Springtime landscape in a Fresco from the Bronze Age, Akrotiri. The " saffron -gatherers" Excavations starting in 1967 at the Akrotiri site under Spyridon Marinatos have made Thera the best-known Minoan site outside Crete, homeland of the culture. The island was not known as Thera at this time.
The tourist development in Santorini began in the 1970s; today, the island constitutes one of the top tourist destinations worldwide. Over the years, Santorini has also become a favorite place for weddings and honeymoons.
The history of Santorini is closely linked to the geophysical characteristics of the island. The form and progress of the island throughout the centuries is the outcome of its intense volcanic activity, especially of the massive prehistoric eruption that left the island deserted for some centuries.
24 Ιαν 2024 · Santorini’s history is a tapestry woven with threads of mythology, geological marvels, and the imprints of diverse civilizations. Each layer unfolds a story that spans millennia, inviting you to step back in time and traverse the rich narrative of Santorini’s existence.
22 Μαρ 2023 · What is the history of Santorini? Santorini, an enchanting volcanic island in the Aegean Sea, boasts a rich and complex history that dates back to the Early Cycladic period, around 3200-2000 BCE, when the first settlements appeared on the island.
According to legend, Santorini emerged from the depths of the sea- opinion justified by the timeless activity of the undersea volcano and the geological topography of the island. The first human remains, dating back to the Stone Age, show that the island has been inhabited since prehistoric times.
23 Αυγ 2017 · Three main archaeological attractions – the houses and streets of “Pompeii-like” Akrotiri, the ruins of the hilltop town of Thera and the island’s once-fortified towns and watchtowers – bear witness to three major phases in Santorini’s lengthy history: the prehistoric period, Geometric through Early Christian or Byzantine times and ...
