Is the lost city of Atlantis in Santorini?

Finds from the excavations at Akrotiri have led scholars to conclude that the lost Atlantis was none other than Santorini. However over the centuries, as myth was retold, experts beg to differ. Professor Marinatos identified Atlantis with Minoan Crete.



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Where is the lost city of Atlantis located? Researchers had previously proposed that Atlantis was located on the Greek island of Santorini, the Italian island of Sardinia or Cyprus. However, recent research has shown that the city may be found between Spain and Morocco waters in Cadiz.

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The Lost Atlantis 9D Experience Whether mythology and history excite you or not, don't skip visiting the first museum in the world dedicated to the myth of Atlantis. Equipped with the latest technologies, the Lost Atlantis Experience Museum offers an all-senses journey to Santorini's history.

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Santorini is known for its massive volcanic eruption, which significantly altered the island's landscape and created a caldera. This cataclysmic event and the subsequent tsunamis align with the possible explanations for the disappearance of Atlantis.

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According to Mythology, Santorini was created from a lump of earth that was thrown into the sea by Euphemus, Poseidon's son. Euphemus had a dream one evening that he had made love to a nymph who was the daughter of Triton (the son of Poseidon and Aphrodite).

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But the buried city of Akrotiri was forgotten about until the 1860s. Workers quarrying ash to build the Suez canal dug down and discovered artefacts from the old city. Some small-scale digs took place but the remains stayed where they were for another hundred years until excavations began in 1967.

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The primary location for Mamma Mia! is on the island of Skopelos, with some scenes shot also on the island of Skiathos. Both Skopelos and Skiathos are part of the Sporades islands. There is also a third location, the seaside village of Damouchari in Pelion, where Mamma Mia! was shot.

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The Kardashians stayed at Celestia Grand, south of Fira. They also did a boat tour of Santorini beaches and the volcano and went to Mykonos.

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First of all, Santorini is a natural wonder of the world. Its world famous volcano, which constitutes a magnificent sight and attraction of Santorini, formed the island and gave it its current shape and geomorphology by a massive volcanic eruption, thousands of years ago.

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1 Folegandros – The magical island This untouched paradise is sprinkled with secret coves, stark coastlines and higgledy-piggledy hamlets. The spectacular hilltop village of Hora is one of the most magical spots in Greece. Getting there: Fly to Santorini then take a ferry or hydrofoil to Folegandros (1-3 hrs).

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