Greece

The ruins in Akrotiri were facinating! Archeologists indicated these are from an advanced, peaceful civilization destroyed by a volcano in 1600 BC. They found multi level housing with indoor plumbing, store fronts, a religious facility, art and no weapons. An unproven theory is that this civilization inspired Plato's Atlantis. More information is in the photo captions for whomever is interested.  Here is what Google had to say:

Akrotiri (Greek: Ακρωτήρι, pronounced Greek: [akroˈtiri]) is a Minoan Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini (Thera). The settlement was destroyed in the Theran eruption sometime in the 16th century BC and buried in volcanic ash which preserved the remains of fine frescoes and many objects and artworks. The settlement has been suggested as a possible inspiration for Plato's story of Atlantis. The site has been excavated since 1967.

A bathtub 

Decorated jars

Window next to a doorway

Overall excavation area, working since 1967.  Most of these areas are found when building projects are started.

Connecting rooms

This would be a wealthy person as indicated by the symmetry of the stones as opposed to whatever was available.

Many wall frescoes and decorated items have been moved to the museum for preservation and for all to enjoy.  The wall art had to be pieced together like a puzzle.

Monkey fresco.

Dolphins and lilies, two things they obviously were familiar with.

1600 BC!  Can you imagine?  It is mind boggling to me.