Ancient Thera is located in the southern part of Santorini. It is between Kamari and Perissa in altimeter of 396 meters.
Ancient Thera was named by the leader of the Dorian colony called Theras in the 9th century B.C. The ancient city was full of life until the early Byzantine period. However, the main area of the graveyard was excavated by German archaeologists between 1895 and 1902.
Among the tombs the most significant are:
The Agora.It almost covers the center of the city. In the north side, which was created in the Roman period, there are memorials and temple-like buildings in honour of eminent persons.
Temple of Dionysus. It is laid north of the Agora. Even if it is a small temple it is constructed in an artificial terrace. Both marble and local rocks were used to build this temple.
The Sanctuary of Artemidoros. It is a very remarkable sanctuary because it is utterly hewn in the rock. In the rocks epigrams and inscriptions are carved along with the symbols of the gods worshipped such as a dolphin for Poseidon.
Cemeteries of Ancient Thera. They are located on the slopes of Sellada, a place between Kamari and Perissa. The uncovered graves span the long period between the Geometric and Roman times.
The Royal Arcade. Along the axis of the building there is a Doric colonnade. In honour of Caesar statuses of his family are placed.
Gymnasium of the youths. The remaining of the original monument it is hewn cave. It is dedicated in Mercury and Hercules.
Sanctuaries at the SE edge of the city. In the square the inhabitants used to celebrate for Apollo of Karneios. A number of inscriptions are carved in the rocks which refer to deities and youths.
The Sanctuary of Apollo Karneios. What is remarkable about this monument is that it is both built in the rock and on an artificial terrace.
The Theatre. It was constructed in the Ptolemaic period (3rd century B.C.) and in its original form had a circular orchestra. During alterations in the 1st century A.D., the stage was extended and took over part of the original orchestra.
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