As in Pompeii, the volcanic covering of the archeological site at Akrotiri on Santorini, has kept an ancient settlement from disintegrating over time. The site was found by accident when the Suez Canal was being constructed in 1860. Workers quarrying Santorini’s volcanic ash discovered the ruins, but serious excavations at the site didn’t begin until [...]
Archive for September 8, 2009
Akrotiri Santorini …When will the site re open it’s doors?
Posted: September 8, 2009 in Santorini island newsTags: aktrotiri santorini, lost atlantis., santorini excavations
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