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The “Pompeii of Greece” that was buried by the Santorini volcano 5,000 years ago

The unique findings from the excavations at Akrotiri reveal an advanced civilization, which, along with the Minoan, was the most sophisticated in the Mediterranean during the Bronze Age. Undeniable witnesses to this are the exquisite frescoes, unique jewelry, buildings & works of art

Possible Bronze Age game discovered in Akrotiri

The spheres found are made of different materials and range in age from 4,500 to 3,600 years old

Akrotiri Crete – Beautiful aerial view (drone video)

Aerial view from a drone of Stavros Beach, located in Akrotiri near Chania

800 Ancient Roman amphorae confirm 6th AD shipwreck off Akrotiri-Dreamers Bay in Cyprus

In the middle of the wreck lies an Aswan granite column also believed to belong to the vessel

Cyprus and UK reach deal on British bases post-Brexit

Retaining the current status would mean that the British bases’ areas would carry on effectively constituting an EU customs territory