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"Aegina beyond Kolonna and Aphaia-or: The Ancient Island State of Aegina. Results of a Survey and Excavation Project" Professor Hans-Rupprecht Goette, German Archaeological Institute (DAI)

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When May 16, 2012
from 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm
Where Fowler Museum Bldg., Room A222
Contact Name Cheri Quinto
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Contact Phone 310-825-4169
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The island of Aegina 20 miles south of Athens in the Saronic Gulf was an important city-state (polis) from prehistoric times until the Classical period when it was destroyed by the Athenians at the beginning of the Peloponnesian War (431 B.C.). The talk will give an overview of the archaeology of the island summarizing the excavations in the main sanctuary of Aegina dedicated to Zeus and survey work throughout the island to show the infrastructure of the ancient polis, including roads, walls, farmsteads, quarries, and sanctuaries.

 

 

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