Akrotiri (prehistoric city)

Bronze age archeological site on Santorini

About

Akrotiri is a Cycladic Bronze Age settlement site on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini. The name comes from the nearby village of Akrotiri, the name of the site in antiquity is unknown.

The settlement was destroyed during the Theran eruption sometime in the 16th century BC, and was buried in volcanic ash, which helped preserve its fine frescoes. Akrotiri has been excavated since 1967, after earlier excavations on the island.

Huginn is writing the Akrotiri (prehistoric city) guide — this takes a few seconds the first time.

Nearby

More to see within walking distance

Castle of Akrotiri

Castle ruins in Santorini, Greece

0.6 mi away

Akrotiri, Santorini

Community in Greece

Red Beach (Santorini)

Beach in Greece

0.6 mi away

Places to eat nearby

Finding places to eat…

Traveler reviews

Loading reviews…

Tickets & tours

Tickets and tours for Akrotiri (prehistoric city)

VViatorTours & skip-the-line tickets GGetYourGuideExperiences, free cancellation TTripadvisorReviews from travelers GGoogleEverything else

We may earn a commission from some of these links, at no extra cost to you. Learn more

Facts and photos from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA), maps © OpenStreetMap contributors, weather from Open-Meteo. Huginn’s tips are AI-written — check prices, hours and entry rules before you go.