Thera | Island, History, Volcano, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 23, 2025 · Thera, island, southernmost island of the Cyclades group, southeastern Greece, in the Aegean Sea, sometimes included in the Southern Sporades group. Geologically, Thera is the …
Santorini - Wikipedia
Santorini, [a] officially Thira[b] or Thera, [c] is a Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 125 mi (201 km) southeast from the mainland. It is the largest island of a small, circular archipelago formed …
Thera - World History Encyclopedia
Jul 7, 2012 · Thera is the ancient name for both the island of Santorini in the Greek Cyclades and the name of the volcano which famously erupted on the island in the middle Bronze Age.
Ancient Thera - Santorini Archaeological Site - Tickets, Hours, Tours
Thera (modern day Santorini) was named after the Dorian’s leader, Theras, and was inhabited up to the Byzantine period. The city was in a strategic location at the peak of the mountain, between the …
Ancient Thera - Museums and Archaeological Sites - Santorini
The ancient city of Thera is strongly connected with one of the most important periods in the history of Santorini Island. Built on the ridge of Mesa Vouno Mountain, Ancient Thera hosted a significant …
Exploring the Ancient City of Thera: A Comprehensive Guide
The Ancient City of Thera, nestled on the picturesque island of Santorini, is steeped in history that reaches back to the 9th century BC. Its founding is attributed to Dorian colonists from Sparta, led by …
Thera | Research Starters - EBSCO
Thera, also known as Santorini, is a volcanic island located in the southern Cyclades of Greece, known for its unique geological features and rich history.
Did the Santorini Eruption Cause the Biblical Ten Plagues?
2 days ago · Did the eruption of Thera, or Santorini result in the Ten Plagues of Egypt, such as the transformation of the Nile into blood? Credit: Sebastià Giralt. CC BY 2.0/flickr The eruption of the …
Ancient Thera: A Stunning Archaeological Site in Santorini
Oct 30, 2024 · Gain fantastic insights into Ancient Thera, Santorini’s 2nd most important archaeological site. Find out about its monuments, opening times and ticket prices.
Minoan eruption - Wikipedia
Devastated the Minoan settlements of Akrotiri, the island of Thera, communities and agricultural areas on nearby islands, and the coast of Crete with related earthquakes and tsunamis.