In 1967, an archaeologist’s spade bit into volcanic ash on Santorini, and Akrotiri emerged like a Bronze Age time capsule

An extraordinary archaeological discovery in Akrotiri, Santorini, has unveiled a hidden prehistoric metropolis. Entombed under layers of volcanic ash for three millennia, this excavation offers an unprecedented insight into an advanced Bronze Age society. Researchers have unearthed several multistory structures, intricate street layouts, and sophisticated wastewater management systems.