Seven years after the roof of Santorini’s Akrotiri archaeological site fell, killing a British tourist, the Bronze Age wonder has reopened to the public. This prehistoric town, called by many the “Pompeii of the Aegean”, was for centuries buried beneath tons of volcanic ash. On Wednesday, visitors were once again allowed in to see one of the world’s lost wonders.
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The Blessing of Sheba and the Aksum Obelisk
The Aksum Obelisk, Benito Mussolini, the Arc of the Covenant, Soloman and Sheba, Ethiopia has an almost mythical cultural and historic importance. Discover with Argo, a bit about legend, a lot about the place called Ethiopia.
Eastern Europe Digital Engagement 2010 – Armenia
From Ararat to Ani, surrounded by the Caucasus, Armenia holds touristic secrets so many will never learn of. A place of ancient and recent wonder, from her ruined Hittite archeology to post Soviet modernization, the country has so much to offer. Unfortunately the Welcome to Armenia website conveys very little of that country, and that people’s nature. Digital brands are as important as conventional ones where travel is concerned.