Aegina
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Location
Saronic Islands

Country
Greece

Year of Research
8th century BC

Culture
  • Aegina is one of the Saronic Islands of Greece in the Saronic Gulf, 17 miles (30 km) from Athens.

  • Tradition derives the name from Aegina, the mother of Aeacus, who was born in and ruled the island.

  • During ancient times, Aegina was a rival to Athens, the great sea power of the era.