Temple of Apollo at Aegina, Doric temple ruins at Kolona, Aegina, Greece
The Temple of Apollo stands on a hilltop overlooking the port, with a single limestone column remaining from the original structure that measures 8 meters in height.
Constructed in 520 BCE using local sandstone, the temple featured eleven columns along its sides and six columns at each end, predating the construction of the Parthenon.
The temple served as a central religious monument until 381 CE when an imperial decree ordered its destruction due to the prohibition of non-Christian practices.
The archaeological site connects to the Aegina Archaeological Museum, which displays artifacts discovered during excavations, including ceramics and architectural elements.
Venetian sailors utilized the columns of the temple as navigation markers, leading ships safely to the harbor of Aegina during maritime trade routes.
Location: Aegina Municipality
Architectural style: Doric order
GPS coordinates: 37.75031,23.42354
Latest update: March 9, 2025 03:18
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