Thera Collection (page 3)

Minoan wall painting from ancient Thera (fresco)
5672084 Minoan wall painting from ancient Thera (fresco) by Minoan; (add.info.: Minoan wall painting from ancient Thera, 1600 B.C)

Curtis British Entomology Plate 519
Lepidoptera: Thera coniferata = Thera cognata (Durham Juniper Moth) [Plant: Juniperus communis, male (Juniper Tree)] Date: 1824-39

Amphora, c. 750-700 BC (terracotta)
898959 Amphora, c.750-700 BC (terracotta) by Greco-Roman; 81.5x53 cm; Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; (add.info.: Amphore ecol. TERRE CUITE. ( - ) ART GREC-EP

Village of Pyrgos, Santorini, Greece. Date: circa 1940s

Santorini, Greece - view across the volcano crater, with smoke issuing from the centre. Date: circa 1940s

Santorini, Greece - the wide expanse of the volcano crater. Date: circa 1940s

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Greece, Santorini, Oia, Overlooking the clifftop town

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Greece, Santorini, Oia, Overlooking the clifftop town

Greece, Santorini. Cat posing on the wall above the iconic Three Bells of Fira, a Greek Orthodox church in Fira (Thera)

Fisherman, fresco from the island of Thera (Thira)

Thera crater on Santorini, Greece, wood engraving, published in 1897
Thera crater on the Greek island Santorini. Wood engraving after a photograph, published in 1897

Ferdinand Fouque, French geologist and petrologist, 1904. Fouque (1828-1904) worked on the Geological Survey of France. He made a particular study of volcanoes and earthquakes

The town of Oia on Santorini above the volcanic cliffs, and the volcanic path to the anchorage

Cliffs inside the crater of the volcano on Santorini, 15th century BC
Cliffs inside the crater of the volcano on Santorini, formed by the eruption of c. 1450 BC that destroyed Thera, 15th century BC

Minoan art. Cyclades Islands. Naval expedition. Fresco
Minoan art. Cyclades Islands. Naval expedition. Fresh dated c.1550-1500 B.C. It comes from Akrotiri. Santorini. National Museum of Athens

Whitewash Buildings And Windmill At Dusk; Oia, Santorini, Greece

Whitewash Buildings And Windmill; Oia, Santorini, Greece

Church Domed Roof And Bells; Oia, Santorini, Greece

Lights Hang From An Arched Ceiling With A View Of A Church, Whitewashed Buildings And Landscape; Fira, Santorini, Greece

White Church On The Waters Edge; Oia, Santorini, Greece

Whitewash Building With Blue Trimmed Window Along The Aegean Sea; Oia, Santorini, Greece

Whitewash Building And Tower; Oia, Santorini, Greece

Church With A Blue Dome Roof And View Of The Aegean Sea; Megalochori, Santorini, Greece

The Town Of Fira, The Capital Of The Island Of Santorini (Classically Thera)
The Town Of Fira, The Capital Of The Island Of Santorini (Classically Thera, Officially Thira) In The Cyclades Island Group Of Greece; Fira, Island Of Santorini, Greece

A Cat Lays On A Whitewash Wall With A View Of The Aegean Sea; Oia, Santorini, Greece

Greece, Aegean Sea, Santorini Island (Thera), Church steeple with evening light rays, enhanced with magenta filter. Credit as: Steve Satushek / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Europe, Mediterranean, Aegean, Greece, Greek Islands, Santorini, Thira. Scenic view
Mediterranean, Aegean, Greece, Greek Islands, Santorini, Thira. Scenic view of this popular tourist destination and cruise port

Picture No. 10866681
AWAITING FORMAL IDENTIFICATION (Thera obeliscata) Date:

Picture No. 10899552
Oia village Date:

Sunset over the caldera, typical church in fore, Firostefani, Santorini (Thira) (Thera), Cyclades Islands, South Aegean, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Sunset over the caldera, typical church in foreground, Firostefani, Santorini (Thira) (Thera), Cyclades Islands, South Aegean, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

The village lit by the setting sun, Firostefani, Santorini (Thira) (Thera), Cyclades Islands, South Aegean, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

View along volcanic cliffs towards distant Fira, Imerovigli, Santorini (Thira) (Thera), Cyclades Islands, South Aegean, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Illuminated cruise ship entering the caldera at dawn, Oia (Ia), Santorini (Thira) (Thera), Cyclades Islands, South Aegean, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Typical church clinging to hillside above the Aegean Sea, Oia (Ia), Santorini (Thira) (Thera), Cyclades Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Island of Thera (Santorin) in eruption of 1866. Horseshoe shape created during cataclysmic eruption c1500 BC. May have created tidal wave destroying Knossus. Perhaps gave rise to Atlantis legend

Greek civilization, frescoes depicting antelopes and young boxers, from Akrotiri, Thera, Santorini, Greece
Greek civilization, 16th century b.C. Frescoes depicting antelopes and young boxers. From Akrotiri, Thera, Santorini, Greece

Greece, Cyclades Islands, Santorini, Island of Thera, pithoi storage jars at Akrotiri archaeological site
Greece - Southern Aegean - Cyclades Islands - Santorini. Island of Thera. Akrotiri. Archaeological site. Large pithoi. Storage jars

Mediterranean, Aegean, Greece, Greek Islands, Santorini, Thira. Scenic view of this popular tourist destination and cruise port

Santorini, Greece Date: circa 1931

Santorini volcano, satellite image
Santorini volcano, Greece, satellite image. North is at top. The sea-filled caldera (lower right) shows where a massive volcanic eruption some 3500 years ago destroyed most of the island of Santorini

Olive Grove, Zante, Greece
Olea europaea, is a species of a small tree in the family Oleaceae, native to the coastal areas of the eastern Mediterranean Basin (the adjoining coastal areas of southeastern Europe)

THERA
The Greek island of THERA which according to some theorists is the origin of the Atlantis legend

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Discover the captivating beauty of Thera: a glimpse into ancient Greek civilization. From the stunning frescoes depicting spring in Akrotiri to the lively scenes of boxing kids and fishermen, Minoan art comes alive on this enchanting island. Witness the power of nature as you gaze upon the volcano eruption that shaped Thera's landscape in 1866. Immerse yourself in history with wall paintings showcasing Minoan traders and naval expeditions, reminding us of their seafaring prowess. As day turns to dusk, experience the breathtaking sunset through Oia village's iconic windmill landmark. Step back even further in time with an ancient Minoan wall painting from Thera, offering a window into their vibrant culture. Finally, marvel at an exquisite terracotta amphora dating back to 750-700 BC, displaying fine craftsmanship and artistic expression. Let Thera transport you to a world filled with wonder and intrigue.