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In their technique, style, and thematic content, the paintings are invaluable objects of study for archaeologists, art historians, zoologists, botanists, and chemists. Originally displayed on the walls of ancient Theran houses, the paintings render ancient figures, customs and historical events. Ship Procession Fresco, Akrotiri, Thera.
Clockwise from top: Partial panoramic view of Santorini, sunset in the village of Oia, ruins of the Stoa Basilica at Ancient Thera, the Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral of Ypapanti (it) Cattedrale della Presentazione di Cristo (Fira) at the town of Fira, the Aegean Sea as seen from Oia, and view of Fira from the island of Nea Kameni at the Santorini caldera.
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Santorini island. Oia is a scenic village on the north west edge of the Santorini island within the Cyclades. [12] It extends for almost two kilometres (1 + 1 ⁄ 4 mi) along the northern edge of the caldera that forms the island of Santorini, at a height of between 70 and 100 metres (230 and 330 ft) above sea level. Immediately to the east is ...
A view of the mountaintop ruins of Ancient Thera from Mt. Elias. Ancient Thera (Greek: Αρχαία Θήρα) is the name of an archaeological site [1] from classical antiquity [2] on the island of Santorini, which sits on the top of a limestone hill called Mesa Vouno.
Minoan art is the art produced by the Bronze Age Aegean Minoan civilization from about 3000 to 1100 BC, though the most extensive and finest survivals come from approximately 2300 to 1400 BC.
Firá (Greek: Φηρά, pronounced , official name Φηρά Θήρας - Firá Thíras) is the modern capital of the Greek Aegean island of Santorini (Thera). [2] A traditional settlement, [3] "Firá" derives its name from an alternative pronunciation of "Thíra", the ancient name of the island itself. View of Fira