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Source 1
The geological and geographical features of modern day Santorini, have been studied in detail by geologists, geomorphologists and Vulcanologists. The physical features of the island have been formed over thousands of years and the evidence is undeniable that it has volcanic influences and experienced a major natural disaster in the Bronze Age. Could this account for the disappearance of Atlantis from history?
Source 2 The West House in the Triangular Square at Akrotiri
The archaeology team working at Akrotiri called this the Triangular Square. On the left is the West House. What were the building materials used by the People of Akrotiri on Thera? Does this show town planning?
Source 3 Bronze Age Akrotiri – a reconstruction drawing
This is a reconstruction drawing from National Geographic. Do the key architectural features match what you can see in Source 2 and other site photographs and wall paintings you should find during your research?
Source 4 Wall paintings from Akrotiri
This shows a reconstruction of two walls from a house in Bronze Age Akrotiri. The left wall shows the ‘Boxing Children’ and the right wall shows antelopes. What does this tell us about the Therans at Akrotiri?
Source 5 A young woman of Thera
This is a unique wall painting of a Bronze Age young woman of Thera. The detail reveals evidence about physical features, hairstyle, clothing and accessories. This is as close as we can get to a portrait photograph. Your research should reveal what type of work she is doing and another piece of evidence about life at Akrotiri.
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This historical issue is not easily related to ‘facts’. Be a hard-nosed investigator and base your findings on judgements based on available evidence.