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The archaeological site of Kolona is situated on a verdant slope close to the main harbour. Discoveries in the area prove an uninterrupted human activity from the bronze age since the Byzantine era. One of the most important findings are the remains of an ancient temple, built to honour God Apollo (dated approx 520-500 BC)
The archeological site of Aphaia, with the exceptionally preserved ancient temple, is situated on top of a pine-covered hill, in the northeastern part of Aegina. The temple, built during 500-490 BC, represents a brilliant example of late-Archaic architecture and is considered to have been the inspiration for the creators of Parthenon, Ictinus and Kallicrates. The site hosts a museum in which, every visitor can find interesting information on artefacts excavated in the area, as well as a complete model of the original temple.
