Knowing that entire cities once thrived, then vanished without warning, is quite thrilling on its own. The thought of ...

Here, you'll delve into the Akrotiri ruins, often referred to as the 'Pompeii of the Aegean,' where you'll explore well-preserved frescoes and buildings, gaining insights into the lives of the ancient ...

Deep in southeastern Albania, a tiny hamlet holds five churches that have one of the most magnificent concentrations of Orthodox Christian fresco art in the world. From the outside, the churches ...

The Boxers Fresco is estimated to have been created around 1600 BC, shortly before the volcanic eruption that buried Akrotiri. Credit: National Archaeological Museum, Athens One of the most ...

This Akrotiri tour, a popular half-day tour when visiting Santorini, provides an in-depth way to visit the well-preserved frescoes and historical excavations that have made it famous as the "Pompeii ...

What makes Akrotiri so incredible is how well-preserved the ruins are, thanks to the volcanic ash. You’ll see multi-story buildings, frescoes, pottery, and an advanced drainage system ...

It was understandably protected by a female deity, whom the locals then called Mother Goddess, similar to the prehistoric Potnia Theron depicted in the frescoes of Akrotiri in Santorini.

For a dose of history, head to the Museum of Prehistoric Thera to marvel at extraordinary finds excavated from Akrotiri ... church is adorned with beautiful frescoes for you to admire, painted ...

If you value our coverage and want to support more of it, please join us as a member. An enormous fresco spanning three walls of a recently excavated banquet hall in central Pompeii sheds light on ...

Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered a series of nearly life-size frescoes spanning three walls of an ancient banquet hall. Set against a ruby-red backdrop, the wall paintings depict female fo ...

Frieze depicts followers of ancient Greek god Dionysus Fresco dates to 40–30 BC Latest dig began in early 2023 ROME, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered rare, nearly life ...