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Akrotiri, Window Into the Bronze Age, Reopens

2012-04-12 by Phil Butler

Prehistoric Site of Akrotiri, Santorini

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.

Tags: Akrotiri, ancient civilizations, Ancient Greece, Atlantis, Bronze Age, Greece, Greece travel, Greek Islands, Minoans, Pompeii, prehistory, Robert Ballard, Santorini, Santorini tourism, Thera, Thera eruption

The Blessing of Sheba and the Aksum Obelisk

2011-08-04 by Phil Butler

Soloman and Sheba

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.

Tags: Aksum, ancient civilizations, Arc of the Covenant, Axum, Axum Ethiopia, bible prophesy, Cult of Sothis, Ethiopia dams, Ethiopia travel, Helmut Ziegert, Hollywood, movies, Queen of Sheba, Sheba, Solomon, Travel Channel, travel stories

Eastern Europe Digital Engagement 2010 – Armenia

2010-12-22 by Phil Butler

Garni Temple dating to the third Century BC

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.

Tags: ancient civilizations, Ani, archaeology, Armenia, Armenian tourism, Hittite Empire, Hittites, Mt. Araratt, Noah, Noah's Ark, Onnik Krikorian, Turkey

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Breaking News: The Cockroach Problem in Heraklion Is Crawling Out of Control

2025-06-16 By Manuel Santos

Cockroach problem in Heraklion: locals and tourists alike suffer as neglect, expensive insecticides, and poor waste collection fuel a growing infestation.

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Heraklion Goes Overboard on Beach Safety

2025-06-16 By Manuel Santos

Heraklion authorities rolled out new safety rules for bathers, impacting tourists and locals through fall 2025.

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Crete Faces Escalating Water Crisis as Summer Approaches

2025-06-16 By Manuel Santos

The height of the tourism season is around the corner here in Crete, but a worsening water crisis threatens not only tourist destinations but agriculture and village life. Here is a roundup of the most recent news about the situation. Drought Deepens, Reservoirs Reach Critical Levels Crete is bracing for one of its driest summer […]

Hellenic Coast Guard

Crete Emerges as Key Entry Point for Migrants into Greece

2025-06-16 By Kostas Raptis

Crete has become the primary entry point for migratory flows into Greece, prompting urgent measures from national authorities to bolster border operations on the island. In response to growing pressure on the island’s southern coastline, the Ministry of Shipping, in coordination with the Hellenic Coast Guard and the Port Authority leadership, has initiated monthly transfers […]

Aposelemis Dam water crisis

The Water Stops Flowing at Aposelemis Dam

2025-06-10 By Manuel Santos

The Aposelemis Dam water crisis has disrupted the water supply to Heraklion, Hersonissos, and Agios Nikolaos.

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