The volcanic ash from the Santorini volcano covered the Minoan city at Akrotiri of Thera, helping to preserve its structures and artifacts. The excavation work to recover the ruins of Akrotiri was ...

The volcanic soil is good for acid fruits—small tomatoes, and the grapes which make the famous Santorini ... city high on Thera's mountain, sent a colleague down to Akrotiri to look around.

The city was later destroyed by a massive volcanic eruption, the same one that created Santorini ... found at Ancient Akrotiri, be sure to visit the Museum of Prehistoric Thera in Fira.

Rich culture, thriving traditions and a lively food scene: here are the top things to do – and eat – in Santorini. View on ...