Ancient Greece

Temple of Aphaia at Aegina (Close Side)

The "Temple of Aphaia at Aegina (Close Side)" likely refers to a detailed view or depiction of a specific section or aspect of the ancient Greek temple dedicated to the goddess Aphaia on the island of Aegina. This "Close Side" view might offer insights into the architectural and artistic elements of the temple from a close vantage point. Here's a b...

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Temple of Aphaia at Aegina (Restored Cutaway View)

Temple of Aphaia at Aegina (Restored Cutaway View). Medium Architecture. Era or Culture Greek, Archaic Period. Site Aegina. Country Greece (Historic). Period Date c. 600-480 BCE. Object Date c. 500-490 BCE....

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Vaphio Cups

Vaphio Cups. Standing Bulls. c1500 BC. Laconia, Greece. National Archaeological Museum, Athens. Gold. 3 1/2" high. [Image from Yale University]...

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Temple of Aphaia at Aegina 2

The Temple of Aphaia at Aegina is a Doric peripteral temple dedicated to the goddess Aphaia, who was associated with fertility and childbirth. It is located on a hilltop overlooking the Saronic Gulf, and was built in the 5th century BCE. The temple is one of the best-preserved ancient Greek temples in the world. It is made of limestone, and has six...

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Photos of Temple of Aphaia, Aegina

Temple of Aphaia at Aegina (Reconstructed-Elevation). Medium Architecture. Era or Culture Greek, Archaic Period. Site Aegina. Country Greece (Historic). Period Date c. 600-480 BCE. Object Date c. 500-490 BCE....

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Theater at Epidauros (Aerial View)

Theater at Epidauros (Aerial View). Medium Architecture. Era or Culture Greek, Classical: 4th C. Site Epidauros. Country Greece (Historic). Period Date 399-300 BCE. Object Date c. 350 BCE....

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Temple of Aphaia at Aegina (east)

Temple of Aphaia at Aegina (View of East Facade). Medium Architecture. Era or Culture Greek, Archaic Period. Site Aegina. Country Greece (Historic). Period Date c. 600-480 BCE. Object Date c. 500-490 BCE. [Image from Trip Advisor]...

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Theater at Epidauros (Plan)

Theater at Epidauros (Plan). Medium Architecture. Era or Culture Greek, Classical: 4th C. Site Epidauros. Country Greece (Historic). Period Date 399-300 BCE. Object Date c. 350 BCE. Architect: Polykleitos the Younger....

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Temple of Aphaia at Aegina 2 a

Temple of Aphaia at Aegina (S.E. View). Medium Architecture. Era or Culture Greek, Archaic Period. Site Aegina. Country Greece (Historic). Period Date c. 600-480 BCE. Object Date c. 500-490 BCE....

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Theater at Epidauros (Side-View)

Theater at Epidauros (Side-View). Medium Architecture. Era or Culture Greek, Classical: 4th C. Site Epidauros. Country Greece (Historic). Period Date 399-300 BCE. Object Date c. 350 BCE. Architect: Polykleitos the Younger....

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