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

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 ...

With the ashes and lava removed, Akrotiri’s vividly colored frescoes today stand beautifully preserved. However, “time” in geology years can be ultra-slow. So much so that one real estate ...