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It is the largest island of a small, circular archipelago formed by the Santorini caldera. It is the southernmost member of the Cyclades group of islands, with an area of approximately 73 km 2 (28 sq mi) and a 2021 census population of 15,480.
- OIA
Oia or Ia (Greek: Οία, romanized: Oía, pronounced [2]) is a...
- Santorini (Thira) International Airport
Santorini International Airport (Greek: Διεθνής Αερολιμένας...
- Fira
View of Fira from the sea. Firá (Greek: Φηρά, pronounced ,...
- Akrotiri
Layout map of Akrotiri in the Bronze Age. Pumice, here:...
- Athinios
Athinios port or simply Athinios (Greek: Αθηνιός) is the...
- Minoan Eruption
The Minoan eruption was a catastrophic volcanic eruption...
- Ms Sea Diamond
MS Sea Diamond was a cruise ship operated by Louis Hellenic...
- Thera (Disambiguation)
Places. Thera, one of the ancient names of the city of...
- Caldera
Mount Mazama's eruption timeline, an example of caldera...
- Nea Kameni
Nea Kameni is a small, uninhabited Greek island of volcanic...
- OIA
Jun 3, 2019 · Learn about Santorini island, its top tourist cities, and beaches, which make the Cyclades Islands a popular travel destination in Greece.
Layout map of Akrotiri in the Bronze Age. Pumice, here: northern shelving coast. Eruption of 165 ka buried it all. Akrotiri ( Greek: Ακρωτήρι, pronounced Greek: [akroˈtiri]) is the site of a Cycladic Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini (Thera).
The Santorini archipelago is famous for dramatic views, stunning sunsets from Oia town, the ancient city ruins of Thera and Akrotiri, unique wines, artists and craftsmen, an active volcano, and black or red volcanic pebble beaches.
Map of Santorini. Discover the map of Santorini: the island is one of the most popular summer destinations in Greece, part of the famous Cyclades compex. Santorini is arguably Greece's most beautiful island and also the most photographed of all the Greek islands.
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Jan 21, 2024 · Akrotiri, the 3,600-year-old city on the island of Santorini buried by ash from a gigantic volcanic eruption in 1650 BC, frozen in its Bronze Age glory, serves as an exquisite time capsule for contemporary archaeologists who learn more every day about the mysterious lives of its inhabitants.