Santorini (Thira)
July 20, 2018
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Above: A series of bridge-sprouted jars with matching decoration styles in the Prehistoric Museum of Thera.
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1 is a pithoi, a large storage vessel in this case for wine, from the 17th century BC.
2 is perhaps the most famous fresco from Ancient Akrotiri, the Fisherman fresco is from the north-eastern corner of Room 5 in the West House.
A young nude male figure with partially shaved head holds a bunch of fish in each hand tied together with yellow string, possibly a religious ritual.
3 is a vase originally from Knossos, Crete, 17th century BC.
4 and 5 are part of the Monkey fresco, found only in small fragments and from Room B6.
6 is back at the pool at the Astir of Thira Hotel.
7 show leaving for Crete from Santorini on the ferry.
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