Ancient site of Akrotiri, the Greek Pompeii, re-opens to the public

Looking for an island getaway in the sun and love your ancient history - good news! The prehistoric site of Akrotiri in Santorini, Greece, has reopened following closure for 7 years to rebuild the roof covering the site. Find beautiful frescoes and an impressive site covering 20 hectors with multi storey buildings. Learn the history of its demise and preservation - like Pompeii in Italy, Akrotiri was buried under layers of ash in a volcanic eruption 3,700 years ago.

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