Santorini: A Guide to the Island and its Archaeological Treasures

by Christos Doumas

INTRODUCTION: Geography and Geology; Historical Outline; Archaeological Research; THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES: PREHISTORIC THERA: AKROTIRI: The Houses; Pottery; Wall-Paintings; Stone Tools and Vessels; Miniature Art and Metal-Working; External Relations; Economic, Social, and Political Organisation; The Catastrophe and the Myth of Atlantis; ANCIENT THERA: MESA VOUNO: Town Plan; Architecture; The Agora; The Sanctuaries; Other Public Buildings; Private Houses; Art and Letters; Funerary Customs; External Relations; Social Organisation and Way of Life; TOUR OF THE ISLAND: Phira; Merovigli; Oia; Vothonas; Pyrgos; Prophitis Ilias; Mesa and Exo Gonia; Akrotiri; Emborion.

Paperback

First published December 1, 2003

Reviews

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is very difficult to find an affordable book with color photographs of the Theran frescoes. This is that book! The photos are stunning and this book is a must have for any Minoan archaeology aficionados.

I write a blog on ancient Crete, and have a strong opinion about these things. All of the Minoan books in this series are outstanding visual adventures in archaeology.