Tag: Aegina
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Aegina Archaeological Museum – Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Αίγινας
Read more: Aegina Archaeological Museum – Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο ΑίγιναςThe Aegina Archaeological Museum exhibits artifacts from the excavations in the Aegean island. They illustrate the material culture of the Kolona settlement and its surrounding sanctuaries, emphasizing the technical craftsmanship and aesthetic evolution of Aeginetan production. It exhibits…
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Aegina Island: A Brief History – Αίγινα: Σύντομη Ιστορική Αναδρομή
Read more: Aegina Island: A Brief History – Αίγινα: Σύντομη Ιστορική ΑναδρομήThe island of Aegina occupies a strategic position in the center of the Saronic Gulf, surrounded by the most productive cultural centers of antiquity. This advantageous location allowed the island to flourish from the Neolithic period through the…
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Aegina Island: Temple of Aphaia – Αίγινα: Ναός της Αφαίας
Read more: Aegina Island: Temple of Aphaia – Αίγινα: Ναός της ΑφαίαςOne of the most delightful Doric temples of Greece, the temple of Aphaia (Ναός τῆς Ἀφαίας) is located atop the pine-clad Mesagro hill on the northeast end of Aegina island, encircled by excellent views of the Saronic Gulf…
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Kolona, Aegina Island – Αίγινα: Κολώνα
Read more: Kolona, Aegina Island – Αίγινα: ΚολώναThe archaeological site of Aegina-Kolona represents one of the most significant stratified settlements in the Aegean, with a continuous occupation history spanning over six millennia. Systematic excavations on the hill began in the late 19th century through the collaboration of…