Akrotiri (Santorini)
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See also Akrotiri (disambiguation).
Akrotiri is the name of a Minoan settlement on the Greek island of Santorini. It was buried by a volcanic eruption in the 17th century BC, and as a result is remarkably well-preserved. Frescoes, pottery, furniture, advanced drainage systems and three-storey buildings have been discovered at the site.
As of early 2007 the site is closed to visitors, as archaeological excavation takes place.