Akrotiri, Thera
The prehistoric town of Akrotiri, buried by the eruption of the volcano of Thera, preserves streets, squares and multi-storey buildings beneath a modern bioclimatic shelter.
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About the museum
Near the present village of Akrotiri, one of the most important prehistoric sites of the Aegean has been excavated since 1967. Settlement began around 4500 BC as a Neolithic village and developed into a Proto-Cycladic settlement and later into a Middle Cycladic town. After an earthquake around 1650 BC the town was rebuilt and acquired the form of the Late Cycladic period, which visitors see today.
The town was first struck by an earthquake and then buried under the deposits of the catastrophic volcanic eruption, probably at the end of the 17th century BC. Thus streets with a drainage system, squares and multi-storey public and private buildings with rich household items and wall paintings were preserved. The excavated area is protected by a bioclimatic shelter, which allows a comfortable visit. The wall paintings and the movable finds are displayed in the Museum of Prehistoric Thera at Fira.
Highlights
- Streets, squares and multi-storey buildings of the prehistoric town
- Bioclimatic shelter over the excavated area
- Late Cycladic town buried by the volcanic eruption
- History of the site from around 4500 BC
Permanent exhibition
- Η προϊστορική πόλη του Ακρωτηρίου – The visit includes the excavated sections of the Late Cycladic town, with streets, squares and multi-storey buildings, under the bioclimatic shelter.
- Operated by
- Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Κυκλάδων
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €20 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €10Categories of reduced tickets defined by the Ministry of Culture, with the relevant supporting documents presented. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with a disability from any country. One companion enters free of charge if the disability is 67% or more. |
Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October and the first and third Sunday of each month from 1 November to 31 March.
Tickets are also available online on the website of Hellenic Heritage.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The site is described as accessible. The visit takes place under the bioclimatic shelter.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
From the village of Akrotiri the journey takes about 6 minutes by car or 30 minutes on foot.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
- Wi-Fi
On site there are a café-restaurant and a shop.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
