Aegina History: Ancient Sea Power and First Capital of Greece

Aegina history: the lone ancient column of the Temple of Apollo at the Kolona site above the harbour

The history of Aegina is remarkably rich for so small an island, spanning from prehistoric times to the birth of the modern Greek nation. In antiquity Aegina was a formidable maritime and trading power that rivalled Athens, struck some of the first coins in the Greek world, and built the great Temple of Aphaia. In … Read more