The island was actually formed by a volcano eruption. Due to this eruption, there is a huge caldera or lagoon in the middle of the island. The lagoon is designed such as a rectangle and actions 12 km by 7 km. Imposing, high cliffs surround the lagoon on three sides. The cliffs are as large as 300 meters. On the not in the cliffs, the island hills down into the Aegean Sea.
On the fourth part of the island, the tiny island of Therasia divides the lagoon from the sea. The lagoon is approximately 400 yards strong, rendering it a great transport port.
The volcano that created the area is one of the most active volcanoes in the Aegean Sea. The eruption that produced the area is among the largest volcanic explosions ever.
Archaeologists have discovered the ruins of cities buried below about 100 feet of volcanic rock. Homes with sophisticated plumbing and design lay below all this volcanic rock. Because few individual remains were discovered in the hidden town, archaeologists feel that the citizens were evacuated prior to the volcano exploded.
Evidence exists of multi-storied buildings. Furthermore, there's proof of highways and trails that intersect each other. Archaeologists claim this may indicate an early on method of town planning. Each home had fresh working water and toilets. These advanced civilizations existed just before 1500 B.C. as it is estimated that the volcano exploded at approximately 1500 B.C.
Plato discussed Atlantis in his writings. The design of Atlantis matches the designs of the ancient cities hidden on Santorini. The buried transport docks match the descriptions of the shipping docks of Atlantis. The rocks in the quarries on Atlantis fit stones on the island.
The island turned an integral part of Greece in 1912. Number rivers exist on the island. Tourism is the primary method of money for the island. Winemaking is just a small but rising business on the island.
Are you ready to take a Santorini tour and discover the wonder and history of the Greek island? There are quite a few options when it comes to Santorini tours. Take your time and SANTORINI GUIDED TOUR.
Explore the villages of Santorini or organize a tour with a specific reason, such as wine! Santorini provides a wide range of inland excursions like the one that takes you all over the villages like the mystical Megalochori, the celebrated Oia, the interesting Akrotiri or an amazing winery tour. Santorini happily gift suggestions the final years some of the most prestigious wines in the world. Wineries on the other give are extremely well-organized and you can find your self wandering in the vineyards, follow detailed how wine is created and above all taste them followed by small food proposals.
Everybody waits the great opening of Akrotiri's archaeological website that September but till then how many museums in Sanorini may keep you entertained for quite a while and you will dsicover and feel the annals that is really rich and attractive.
Or at the very least propose. Santorini is one of the very most proper places to take action on earth. Completely passionate locations with colours and temperature compose the best scenery to spend your first times as a couple. Occasionally this island seems like it's been made for honeymoons.
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