Santorini’s archaeological sites and museums provide a captivating window into the island’s ancient past, with the prehistoric city of Akrotiri revealing remarkably well-preserved Minoan frescoes and buildings buried by volcanic ash, while the Archaeological Museum of Thera displays artifacts spanning from the Proto-Cycladic era to the Hellenistic period, including pottery, sculptures, and everyday objects that offer insights into the life and culture of early civilizations that once thrived on the island.