The frescoes of Thera were the first paintings known to the modern world from that brilliant period of Aegean civilization in the sixteenth and fifteenth centuries B.C., when artists devoted so ...

The decline of the Minoan civilization began around 1550 BCE ... the island was eventually re-inhabited. Before Thera became habitable again, several centuries passed until it was re-colonized ...

Perhaps the inspiration for Atlantis, Minoan civilization born on the island ... similar to those on Thera. Farther north, there is evidence of Minoan settlement i on the island of Kea.

The Cyclades are a treasure trove of archaeological sites, offering a glimpse into the rich history of the Aegean.