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This island off the coast of Athens with a rich history and beautiful landscapes is well worth a visit - MSN
Dating back to the 5th century BC, it is dedicated to the goddess Aphaia, protector of the island of Aegina, and offers a ...
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Excavations at Sanctuary of Zeus on Aegina’s Mount Hellanion Reveal it Was Used as Refuge During Destruction of Mycenaean Palaces
A team from the Piraeus and Islands Antiquities Inspection and the Swiss Archaeological School in Greece has been exploring the summit of Mount Hellanion, the highest mountain in Aegina, since 2021.
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How the myth of whiteness in classical sculpture was created
In ancient times, when approaching the Temple of Aphaia on the Greek island of Aegina, one would have seen a sculpture of a young archer, painted in bright colors to look as lifelike as possible.