Akrotiri archeological site, Santorini. Copyright 2009 Rachel de Carlos
Posted on 07/20/2013 10:28:52 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
With the archeological site at Akrotiri closed, and no firm date set for it to reopen, many visitors to the island of Santorini have been disappointed not to see what is inside the Akrotiri enclosure. Although it doesn't replace seeing the amazing number of buildings that have been uncovered, around 40 so far, the museums on the island hold a fair amount of artifacts and photographs of wall paintings. If archeology is at the top of your list of reasons for visiting Santorini, here are some helpful phone numbers to call and confirm hours and days they are open. The number for the Akrotiri archeological site is included, but until the necessary repairs to the roof are made, the site remains closed.
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Akrotiri archeological site, Santorini. Copyright 2009 Rachel de Carlos
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Thanks fella.
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Akrotiri_blue_monkeys.jpg
http://myweb.unomaha.edu/~mreames/Greek_Civ/images/Akrotiri_ships.jpg
Love your posts, by the way.
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