Many myths and legends of Crete center around ... is one of the best preserved of these Minoan settlements. A volcanic eruption around the 16th century B.C. buried Akrotiri under ash, preserving ...

Known as the Minoan eruption, it occurred around 1,600 B.C. and destroyed much of the formerly round island, giving Santorini its current shape. The eruption is believed to have contributed to the ...

This was the Minoan eruption, which changed the island’s ... This event reshaped the island and buried a thriving civilization, sparking myths like the story of Atlantis. Today, Santorini ...