The Temple of Aphaia (Greek: Ναός Αφαίας) is an Ancient Greek temple located within a sanctuary complex dedicated to the goddess Aphaia on the island of Aegina, which lies in the Saronic Gulf.

Sep 30, 2015 · The pedimental figures from the Temple of Aphaia on Aegina (c. 500/490–490/480 BC) are among the most famous and beautiful of all Greek marble sculptures. Excavated in 1811, they have formed part of the precious collection of the Munich Glyptothek since 1827.

Jul 28, 2021 · The ancient Temple of Aphaea on the island of Aegina is one of the most important and picturesque temples in Greece. The Temple of Aphaea at Aegina is now a popular tourist site and offers a beautiful backdrop for those seeking to …

While most of us imagine Classical sculpture as pristine marble, a recent reconstruction of a Trojan archer from the Temple of Aphaia, Aegina, shows that the figure was originally painted from head to toe. On show at the Glyptothek in Munich the statue features meticulously rendered lozenge-patterned leggings and sleeves.

The temple of Aphaia in Aegina is one of the most impressive buildings of the Late Archaic era. The temple dominates the area of the sanctuary of Aphaia founded by the Aeginites to honor the Minoan deity Aphaia, daughter of Zeus and Karma.

The Temple of Aphaia (or Afea) is one of the major attractions that one can see on the island of Aegina. Built on a hill, at 160 meters, it is surrounded by pine trees and it stands out for its unique energy.

Sep 10, 2023 · The Temple of Aphaea on Aegina is perhaps most famous for its unique pedimentary sculptures, which were once brightly painted. Both sculptural arrangements depict scenes from the Trojan War in which warriors from Aegina were said to have fought bravely.

The Temple of Aphaia / Afea/ Aphaea, "Aegina's Parthenon" is arguably the jewel in the crown of Aegina island. Whether or not you are especially interested in history and archaeology, failure to visit this outstanding monument would be a great pity.

Sep 5, 2012 · Aegina is the closest island to Athens and is one of the jewels of the Argo-Saronic Gulf. On the eastern part of the island on a pine-covered hill, commanding views over the gulf, lies a beautiful Doric temple built in around 490BC out of limestone and marble.