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Municipal unit in Greece
Akrotiri (Greek: Ακρωτήρι, literally "promontory") is a peninsula and former municipality in the Chania regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local
Akrotiri,_Crete
Topics referred to by the same term
Episkopi Bay RAF Akrotiri, a British Royal Air Force base Akrotiri, Crete, a peninsula and a municipality on the island of Crete Akrotiri (prehistoric city)
Akrotiri
Bronze age archeological site on Santorini
foreign pottery at the site. Akrotiri's strategic position on the primary sailing route between Cyprus and Minoan Crete also made it an important point
Akrotiri_(prehistoric_city)
Bronze Age civilization on Crete and other Aegean Islands
eruption destroyed Cycladic settlements such as Akrotiri and led to the abandonment of some sites in northeast Crete, other Minoan sites such as Knossos continued
Minoan_civilization
Topics referred to by the same term
Akrotiri Peninsula may refer to: Akrotiri Peninsula (Cyprus) Akrotiri Peninsula (Crete) This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title
Akrotiri_Peninsula
Axis invasion of Crete during World War II
convoy reached Crete. The caïque landed 3 officers and 110 German soldiers near Cape Spatha, while the cutter arrived safely in Akrotiri, where her crew
Battle_of_Crete
Bay of Crete, Greece
Greek island of Crete. The bay is about 15 km long and only two to four km wide, and a deep natural harbour. It is formed between the Akrotiri peninsula and
Souda_Bay
City in western Crete, Greece
Chania regional unit. It lies along the north west coast of the island Crete, about 70 km (43 mi) west of Rethymno and 145 km (90 mi) west of Heraklion
Chania
Largest Greek island
north side of Crete, from west to east these include: Gramvousa peninsula, Gulf of Kissamos, Rodopos peninsula, Gulf of Chania, Akrotiri peninsula, Souda
Crete
Historical fresco on Santorini, Greece
The Akrotiri Boxer Fresco, discovered in 1967, is one of the Wall Paintings of Thera and a leading example of Minoan painting, though the version usually
Akrotiri_Boxer_Fresco
Prime Minister of Greece (1910–20; 1928–33)
Akrotiri, Crete.[citation needed] He was buried on a hill at the head of the Akrotiri peninsula beside the eastern outskirts of Chania city in Crete,
Eleftherios_Venizelos
Successful insurrection against the Ottoman Empire
great revolt." Venizelos organized a camp in the Akrotiri peninsula establishing an Assembly of Crete and a provisional government. He located the camp
Cretan_Revolt_(1897–1898)
Greek Orthodox monastery in Crete
Tsangarolon, is a Greek Orthodox monastery in the Akrotiri peninsula in the Chania region of Crete, Greece. The complex also contains a museum. The monastery
Agia_Triada_Monastery
Greek island in the Aegean Sea
2000–1650 BC Akrotiri developed into one of the Aegean's major Bronze Age ports, with recovered objects that came not just from Crete, but also from
Santorini
Town on the island of Crete, Greece
(Greek: Σταυρός, Stavrós) is a village and beach in the Akrotiri district of the city of Chania, Crete, Greece and had a population of 543 (2021). It is part
Stavros,_Chania
Major volcanic eruption around 1600 BC
destroyed the Minoan settlement at Akrotiri, as well as communities and agricultural areas on nearby islands and the coast of Crete with subsequent earthquakes
Minoan_eruption
Ancient Greek Bronze Age civilizations
interacting geographic regions covered by this term: Crete, the Cyclades and the Greek mainland. Crete is associated with the Minoan civilization from the
Aegean_civilization
University in Greece
The Technical University of Crete (TUC; Greek: Πολυτεχνείο Κρήτης, Polytechneio Kritis) is a state university under the supervision of the Greek Ministry
Technical_University_of_Crete
Airport on the Greek island of Crete
on the Akrotiri peninsula of the Greek island of Crete, serving the city of Chania, 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) away. It is a gateway to western Crete for an
Chania_International_Airport
Historical frescoes on Santorini, Greece
famous frescoes discovered by Spyridon Marinatos at the excavations of Akrotiri on the Greek island of Santorini (or Thera). They are regarded as part
Wall_Paintings_of_Thera
Town on the north coast of ancient Crete
Greek: Μινώα) was a town on the north coast of ancient Crete on the Cisamun promontory (now Akrotiri). The site of Minoa is located near modern Marathi.
Minoa_(western_Crete)
Military unit
February 1960 to 115th Combat Group (later the 115th Combat Wing) at Akrotiri, Crete. In July 1964, the 340th Fighter-Bomber Squadron was renamed into 338th
340th_Squadron_(HAF)
17th to 10th century BC Greek helmets
former Minoan influence, frescoes depicting boar tusk helmets were found at Akrotiri. Their dating to 1600 BC is not definitive, as theories about the timing
Boar's_tusk_helmet
Greek archaeologist (1901–1974)
Bronze Age. He is best known for the excavation of the Minoan site of Akrotiri on Thera, which he conducted between 1967 and 1974. He received many honours
Spyridon_Marinatos
Cave in Crete, Greece
Αρκουδιώτισσα, [ar.kuˈðjo.ti.sa]) is a cave in the municipality of Akrotiri on the Greek island of Crete. From Gouverneto Monastery, the path to the cave is only
Arkoudiotissa_Cave
stucco, especially in those from Knossos and other sites in Crete. Fortunately those from Akrotiri have survived in more complete form. They are often not
List_of_Aegean_frescos
the freedom of Crete and its union with Greece. From the beginning of the Cretan Revolt of 1897, Spyros Kagiales operated in Akrotiri together with his
Spyros_Kagiales
Measure of the phases of the Minoan civilization
eruption destroyed Cycladic settlements such as Akrotiri and led to the abandonment of some sites in northeast Crete, other Minoan sites such as Knossos continued
Minoan_chronology
Language of ancient Minoans written in Cretan hieroglyphs and Linear A syllabary
language is the language (or languages) of the ancient Minoan civilization of Crete written in the Cretan hieroglyphs and later in the Linear A syllabary. As
Minoan_language
Cretan double-bladed axe
kind of double-bitted axe that traces back to the Minoan civilization of Crete. Originally a sacred symbol of the Minoan religion, it was adapted by numerous
Labrys
Greek Orthodox monastery in Crete
of the Angels, is a Greek Orthodox monastery on the Akrotiri peninsula of the Chania region of Crete, Greece. It is located approximately 19 kilometres
Gouverneto_Monastery
in Elatia Lokridos, near Lamia.[citation needed] T-33 TR-876 near Akrotiri, Crete.[citation needed] On display T-33A-1-LO (53-5628) 94+47 at Deutsches
List of displayed Lockheed T-33 Shooting Stars
List_of_displayed_Lockheed_T-33_Shooting_Stars
Art produced by the Minoan civilization
(mostly restored), both from Knossos, and the Akrotiri Boxer Fresco, but there are many others, both from Crete itself and related Aegean sites. Arthur Evans
Minoan_art
civilization in the Bronze Age (c. 3500–1100 B.C.E) was located on the island of Crete. Focusing on the palatial periods between c. 1900 and c. 1300 b.c. (Mid
Warfare_in_Minoan_Art
Community in Greece
Kounoupidiana is a village in Crete, Greece, part of the municipal unit of Akrotiri and the largest town on that peninsula with a population of 9,213
Kounoupidiana
Archaeological site and ancient city in Western Crete, Greece
Apteron was an ancient city, now an archaeological site in Kalives in western Crete, a kilometre inland from the southern shore of Souda Bay, about 13 km east
Aptera_(Greece)
Military unit
standpoint, the "Bombardment of Akrotiri" and legend of Spyros Kayales had the deleterious effects on the Great Powers′ goals in Crete of further inflaming the
International Squadron (Cretan intervention, 1897–1898)
International_Squadron_(Cretan_intervention,_1897–1898)
Akrotiri, Chania, Crete village/community
village and a community in the municipal unit of Akrotiri, Chania regional unit, on the island of Crete, Greece. The community consists of the settlements
Mouzouras
Structure in Minoan architecture
viewed from above. Lustral basins are found at sites throughout Crete as well as at Akrotiri in the Cyclades. However, no examples have been found on the
Lustral_basin
Bronze Age culture
contemporary to Helladic chronology (mainland Greece) and Minoan chronology (Crete) during the same period of time. Keros Syros The significant Late Neolithic
Cycladic_culture
Regional unit in Greece
heads" of Crete. From west to east, they are: Gramvousa peninsula (with a peak of 725 m), Rodopos peninsula (with a peak of 730 m), and Akrotiri (with a
Chania_(regional_unit)
Extinct species of Cretan dwarf mammoth
is Cape Malekas on the northern coast of the Akrotiri peninsula, northeast of Chania in northwest Crete, which probably dates to the Early Pleistocene
Mammuthus_creticus
One headland forming the Gulf of Chania is the promontory known as the Akrotiri Peninsula. In prehistory the powerful city of Kydonia commanded the Gulf
Gulf_of_Chania
Undeciphered writing system of ancient Crete
Linear A. Linear A is a writing system that was used by the Minoans of Crete from 1800 BC to 1450 BC. Linear A was the primary script used in palace
Linear_A
Topics referred to by the same term
coast of Crete, Greece Souda Bay, a bay and natural harbour in Crete, near the town of the same name Souda Bay Naval Base, a naval base in Crete in the
Souda_(disambiguation)
1964 film by Michael Cacoyannis
village of Kokkino Chorio in the Apokoronas region and Stavros Beach in the Akrotiri peninsula. The scene in which Quinn's character dances the Sirtaki was
Zorba_the_Greek_(film)
Minoan artefact
Pendant is a gold pendant found in a tomb in 1930 at Chrysolakkos, Malia, Crete. It dates to the Protopalatial period of the Minoan civilization, 1800-1650
Malia_Pendant
Crete, which depict the flowers being picked by young girls and monkeys. One of these fresco sites is located in the "Xeste 3" building at Akrotiri,
History_of_saffron
Northern Cyprus separated from the Republic of Cyprus by a UN buffer zone) Akrotiri and Dhekelia (Sovereign Base Areas of the United Kingdom) Adriatic islands
List of islands in the Mediterranean
List_of_islands_in_the_Mediterranean
1982 film by Randal Kleiser
were also filmed on the islands of Crete, Delos, and Mykonos. The production secured permission to film at Akrotiri an archaeological site. In an area
Summer_Lovers
Late Bronze Age Greek civilization
the Minoan centers on the island of Crete. Mycenaean presence appears to be also depicted in a fresco at Akrotiri, on Thera island, which possibly displays
Mycenaean_Greece
Bronze Age style of pottery
administration, the stirrup jar moves into the Cyclades and is found at Akrotiri before the volcanic eruption. The smaller and finer instances were found
Stirrup_jar
Minoan mural painting from Knossos, Crete
Knossos, capital of the Bronze Age Minoan civilization on the Greek island of Crete. The mostly reconstructed original is now in the Heraklion Archaeological
Prince_of_the_Lilies
Greek archaeologist (born 1950)
Evans and Minoan Crete: Creating the Vision of Knossos. Bloomsbury Academic. ISBN 978-1-350-19735-0. Marinatos, Nanno (2014). Akrotiri, Biography of a
Nanno_Marinatos
Cretan political family
was from the important Andreadakis clan, from the village of Chordaki in Akrotiri. The name of the Mitsotakis family comes from the Cretan "mitsos" (el=
Mitsotakis_family
Ethnic group
according to another source), many people from western Crete met at the monastery of Saint John at Akrotiri to revolt against their Venetian rulers as a result
Sfakians
Antonios, Prefecture of Rethymno, Crete Cave of Aghios Ioannis Erimitis, Akrotiri Peninsula, Prefecture of Chania, Crete Cave of Aghios Mamas, Elafonisi
List_of_caves_in_Greece
Municipal unit in Greece
(Greek: Σούδα) is a town and former municipality in the Chania regional unit, Crete, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality
Souda
In Greek mythology, a pair of mischievous forest creatures
Minoan frescoes as Cercopithecus. Monkeys figure in four Minoan frescos at Akrotiri, most famously in the crocus-gathering Xeste 3 fresco, where the monkey's
Cercopes
Submerged lost city in Greece
(season 1, episode 5), by National Geographic airing on June 25, 2018. Akrotiri (prehistoric city) - A Minoan Greek city buried by volcanic eruption Atlit
Pavlopetri
Former U.S. military base on Crete, Greece
village of Gournes, in the north central section of the Greek island of Crete. Detachment 2, 34th Radio Squadron Mobile, USAFSS, 1953–1955 United States
Iraklion_Air_Station
One hundred years, from 1700 BC to 1601 BC
saffron crocus flowers, detail of wall painting, Room 3 of House Xeste 3, Akrotiri (prehistoric city), Thera, is made. Second Palace period. It is now kept
17th_century_BC
of Thira devastated Aegean sites including Akrotiri (prehistoric city). Some Minoan sites in eastern Crete may have been damaged by ensuing tsunamis.
List_of_tsunamis
Type of mammal
hunting dog. From the similar age a gold jewelry ibex image was found at the Akrotiri archaeological site on Santorini in present day Greece. An Iron Age Capra
Ibex
Round, stylized flower design
Minoan Crete; among other places, the design appears on the Phaistos Disc, recovered from the eponymous archaeological site in southern Crete. Ancient
Rosette_(design)
Flying squadron of the Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force is at present a Search and Rescue Squadron based at RAF Akrotiri. The squadron transitioned from the previously operated Bell Griffin HAR
No._84_Squadron_RAF
Ongoing armed conflict in West Asia
Jihad's armed wing, the Al-Quds Brigades. The Royal Air Force station at Akrotiri, Cyprus, was targeted by a drone strike causing damage to a runway. Another
2026_Iran_war
Island in Greece
significantly and the expansion of Minoan Crete saw an influx of Minoan pottery into the Cyclades, particularly at Akrotiri on Thera, though much found its way
Milos
Dating system used in archaeology and art history
within a historical framework. Whereas Minoan chronology is specific to Crete, the cultural and geographical scope of Helladic chronology is confined
Helladic_chronology
Artistic representation of Nile in Egypt
inclusion of blue monkeys and papyrus in a riverine setting. Excavations at Akrotiri on the island of Thera have preserved a number of frescoes dating to the
Nilotic_landscape
Room for personal hygiene activities, such as showering
before) system of baths and plumbing is to be found in the excavated town of Akrotiri, on the Aegean island of Santorini (Thera). There, alabaster tubs and other
Bathroom
Attica Aigeira, West Greece Aigosthena, Attica Akraiphnion, Central Greece Akrotiri at Santorini, South Aegean Alifeira, West Greece Amphiareion of Oropos
List of archaeological sites by country
List_of_archaeological_sites_by_country
by Turkey. In the south of the island are the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia, controlled by the United Kingdom. The largest oceanic island
List_of_island_countries
capital city Athens, the islands of Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes, Corfu and Crete, as well as the peninsula of Chalkidice. Tourism in Greece traces its roots
Tourism_in_Greece
Chain of volcanic islands in the South Aegean Sea
the catastrophic volcanic eruption of Santorini, the Bronze Age city of Akrotiri was destroyed, with archaeological remains becoming well preserved under
South_Aegean_Volcanic_Arc
Τησ Ελλαδασ". "Home". faroi.com. Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Greece: Crete". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
List_of_lighthouses_in_Greece
Sea between Africa, Asia, and Europe
Cyprus (de facto state) and two overseas territories of the United Kingdom (Akrotiri and Dhekelia, and Gibraltar) also have coastlines along the Mediterranean
Mediterranean_Sea
Closed drainage basin that has no outflow
Laguna de Gallocanta, Estany de Banyoles), Italy, Cyprus (Larnaca and Akrotiri salt lakes) and Greece. There are also multiple small endoreic lake in
Endorheic_basin
Karahisar-i Sahip, Afium-Kara-hissar, Afyon Karahisar Akrotiri (Ακρωτήρι) Thera/Santorini, Greece Akrotiri Alalcomenae Ithaca abandoned Alalia Corsica Aléria
List_of_ancient_Greek_cities
Greek islands located in the Aegean Sea
Aghia Irini on Kea and Akrotiri on Santorini) prove the existence of commercial routes going from continental Greece to Crete while mainly passing by
History_of_the_Cyclades
Ottoman province (1571–1914)
for the city's surrender, Christians would be guaranteed safe passage to Crete. Bragadin had his ears and nose cut off and, after being thrown in prison
Ottoman_Cyprus
Island country in Eurasia
Low: Mediterranean Sea 0 m Land boundaries: 150 km Dhekelia SBA 103 km Akrotiri SBA 47 km Coastline: 648 km Population of Cyprus: 794,600 (January 1, 2008)
Outline_of_Cyprus
for Plato's parable of Atlantis. Rather, the settlement on Thera itself (Akrotiri) was completely destroyed and preserved under volcanic ash, much like Pompeii
List of common misconceptions about history
List_of_common_misconceptions_about_history
Archeological age, 3200–600 BC
1600 BC, the eruption of Thera destroyed the site of Akrotiri and damaged Minoan sites in eastern Crete. The further impact of this event is poorly understood
Bronze_Age_Europe
NATO-led air and naval attacks during the civil war
R1 and Sentinel R1 surveillance aircraft were forward deployed to RAF Akrotiri in support of the action. In addition, the RAF deployed a number of other
2011 military intervention in Libya
2011_military_intervention_in_Libya
United States Alaska 80 Cyprus (main island) 9,283.52 3,584.39 Cyprus Akrotiri and Dhekelia Sovereign Base Areas of the United Kingdom and Northern Cyprus
List_of_islands_by_area
Pre-Greek artistic tradition
of Saliagos off Antiparos. Pottery of this period is similar to that of Crete and the Greek mainland. Sinclair Hood writes: "A distinctive shape is a
Cycladic_art
Rope-like matted hairstyle
long dreadlocks. Another source describes the hair of the boys in the Akrotiri Boxer Fresco as long tresses, not dreadlocks. Tresses of hair are defined
Dreadlocks
2025 attempt to break Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip
jets of the Royal Air Force (RAF) were reported to have departed from the Akrotiri and Dhekelia bases in Cyprus towards the location of the Flotilla. At 17:25
2025_Global_Sumud_Flotilla
Genus of plants
covered with white lilies while a depiction of a shrine in the Xesté 3 house Akrotiri is covered in red lilies. Lilium bulbiferum has long been recognised as
Lilium
Period of Cypriot history (1489–1571) as a colony of the Republic of Venice
Lala Kara Mustafa Pasha, agreed to allow the survivors to safely return to Crete, but he did not keep his word, reportedly enraged by the death of his older
Venetian_Cyprus
Fictional island in Plato's works
uniformitarianism in LCI: Perspectives from Kea and Melos on the prehistory of Akrotiri" in Hardy, D.A and Renfrew, A.C. (Eds)(1990) "Thera and the Aegean World
Atlantis
Island country in the Mediterranean Sea
south of the island also hosts the British sovereign military bases of Akrotiri and Dhekelia. The capital and largest city of Cyprus is Nicosia. Cyprus
Cyprus
America. 1600 BC: Minoan eruption destroys Akrotiri and causes damage to some Minoan sites in eastern Crete. 1600 BC: The beginning of Shang dynasty in
Timeline_of_ancient_history
Air warfare branch of Greece's military
National Guard defend the island, including the Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia due to the inability of British forces to adequately defend
Hellenic_Air_Force
Currency of Greece from 1832 to 2002
Barthélemy Saint Pierre and Miquelon French Southern and Antarctic Lands Akrotiri and Dhekelia Potential adoption by other countries Czech Republic Denmark
Modern_drachma
Indo-European language
language of Cyprus (alongside Turkish) and the British Overseas Territory of Akrotiri and Dhekelia (alongside English). Because of the membership of Greece and
Greek_language
and scrub Crete Mediterranean forests Greece Palearctic Mediterranean forests, woodlands, and scrub Cyprus Mediterranean forests Akrotiri and Dhekelia
List of terrestrial ecoregions (WWF)
List_of_terrestrial_ecoregions_(WWF)
1974 military conflict
Whirlwind[citation needed] helicopter in the afternoon of 16 July and flew him from Akrotiri to Malta in a Royal Air Force Armstrong Whitworth Argosy transport aircraft
Turkish_invasion_of_Cyprus
Ethnic Greek population of Cyprus
dialect of Modern Greek. It shares certain characteristics with varieties of Crete, the Dodecanese and Chios, as well as those of Asia Minor. Greek Cypriots
Greek_Cypriots
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Bee. Famous bearer: Melissa, Mythological princess of Crete transformed to a bee after learning...
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Greek American
Bee. Famous bearer: Melissa, Mythological princess of Crete transformed to a bee after learning...
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Greek
Bee. Famous bearer: Melissa, Mythological princess of Crete transformed to a bee after learning...
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Greek
Bee. Famous bearer: Melissa, Mythological princess of Crete transformed to a bee after learning...
Biblical
carnal; fleshly
Girl/Female
Greek American
Bee. Famous bearer: Melissa, Mythological princess of Crete transformed to a bee after learning...
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Greek
Chaste, very holy. Ariadne was Greek mythological daughter of King Minos of Crete who aided...
Girl/Female
Greek
Bee. Famous bearer: Melissa, Mythological princess of Crete transformed to a bee after learning...
Male
Greek
(Δαίδαλος) Greek name DAIDALOS means "cunning worker." In mythology, this is the name of the man who created the Labyrinth for King Minos of Crete, in which the Minotaur was kept and from which the hero Theseus escaped.
Girl/Female
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Chaste, very holy. Ariadne was Greek mythological daughter of King Minos of Crete who aided...
Boy/Male
Greek
Bee. Melissa was Mythological princess of Crete who was transformed to a bee after learning how...
Female
Greek
(Άνθεια) Greek name ANTHEIA means "flower." In mythology, this is the name of a goddess of flowers, gardens, love, marshes, and swamps. She was worshiped on Crete.
Girl/Female
Greek Latin
Chaste, very holy. Ariadne was Greek mythological daughter of King Minos of Crete who aided...
Girl/Female
Biblical
Carnal, fleshly.
Boy/Male
Greek Latin
A king of Crete.
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Indian
Honor
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Sikh
Gods light
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American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Latin
Crowned with Laurels; Form of Lawrence; Laurel-crowned; From Laurentium
Boy/Male
African, Hindu, Indian
Mock; Ridicule
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Sensitive
Female
Celtic
, pleasant.
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Hindu, Indian
Palace; One of the Three Worlds
Boy/Male
Latin
Happy; Cheerful.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Glory
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n.
A native or inhabitant of Crete or Candia.
n.
A Cretan
n.
A fabled monster, half man and half bull, confined in the labyrinth constructed by Daedalus in Crete.
n.
A kind of sweet wine from Crete, the Canary Islands, etc.
n.
A plant of the Mint family (Origanum Dictamnus), a native of Crete.
a.
Pertaining to Crete, or Candia.
n.
A king and lawgiver of Crete, fabled to be the son of Jupiter and Europa. After death he was made a judge in the Lower Regions.