TheraThera is a tiny island located in Aegean ageing back to the bronze age with the ancient town of Akrotiri located on the southern tip of the island being the most important part of the island.
The myth of Atlantis, the lost city underwater has also been thought to have been linked to Thera as a result of researching and discoveries or lack of discoveries. It was originally thought to have been located in the Atlantic ocean but after no evidence in its one hundred million square kilometres of volcanic activity. As a result seekers of Atlantis have switched to searching around Thera where the volcanic activity is consistent with what was described in the Atlantis myth. The main evidence for settlement on Thera comes from the excavations at the site of Akrotiri. The Bronze age Akrotiri map on the left dates back to about 1600 B.C. presenting the positioning of buildings as well as excavations and rooms with wall paintings. Almost all the buildings at Akrotiri contain frescoes on the interior walls in one or more of their rooms. The style and design was heavily influenced by the Minoan's religious processions, goddesses, and flower patterns. |