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3,600 years ago, the Santorini eruption signaled the Minoan decline
The volcanic ash from the Santorini volcano covered the Minoan city at Akrotiri of Thera, helping to preserve its structures and artifacts. The excavation work to recover the ruins of Akrotiri was ...
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Rise and Fall of the Mighty Minoans
British archaeologist Arthur Evans discovered extensive ruins on Crete in ... the island of Thera (modern-day Santorini) is one of the best preserved of these Minoan settlements.
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Santorini Cruise Port: Things to Do in Santorini
The ancient settlement of Akrotiri, provides a unique window into the Minoan civilization ... the ancient ruins of Akrotiri, ...