Ship procession fresco, Bronze Age wall painting in Akrotiri, Greece
The Ship Procession Fresco displays eight vessels in motion across the walls, with dolphins swimming alongside the painted maritime parade.
Created around 1550 BCE, this artwork remained preserved under volcanic ash following the eruption of Thera until its discovery in 1967.
The fresco illustrates the naval capabilities and maritime traditions of Minoan society through detailed depictions of ship construction and seafaring practices.
Visitors can examine this ancient masterwork at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, which maintains specific climate controls for preservation.
Natural pigments extracted from mineral sources form the color palette of this fresco, revealing advanced artistic techniques from the Bronze Age period.
Inception: 16 century BCE
GPS coordinates: 36.35189,25.40322
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:25
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