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The archaeological site of Akrotiri in Santorini is one of the most important attractions of the island. Located on the southern side
of the island, between the village of Akrotiri and the famous Red beach, this site is visited by thousands of visitors every
year.
Excavations on Akrotiri started as early as the 1870 ..
In 1866, the first traces of an ancient Minoan settlement had been accidentally revealed. In the century that
followed, many excavations were conducted until the excavations of archaeologist Spyridon Marinatos started in 1967.