Been here two times. It's an amazing site, and the Museum of Prehistoric Thera in Fira was incredible. The standout for me was the frescoes from the houses — they are breathtaking. The details on the fishermen are stunning.
And there is a gold ibex: "The figurine was discovered in 1999 CE in mint condition having been originally placed inside a wooden box within a clay chest. It is hollow and was made using the lost-wax technique. The legs, neck and tail were soldered on and finishing touches were added using a small hammer, indentations from which remain visible." It's something I think about weekly.
Worth going to Santorini just for the site and the museum.
p.s only roughly 5% of the site has been excavated, so lots more to learn
And there is a gold ibex: "The figurine was discovered in 1999 CE in mint condition having been originally placed inside a wooden box within a clay chest. It is hollow and was made using the lost-wax technique. The legs, neck and tail were soldered on and finishing touches were added using a small hammer, indentations from which remain visible." It's something I think about weekly.
Worth going to Santorini just for the site and the museum.
p.s only roughly 5% of the site has been excavated, so lots more to learn