Aphaia Collection

Temple of Aphaia
George Digalakis

The Temple of Aphaia - Aigina, Greece
The Temple of Aphaia or Afea is located within a sanctuary complex dedicated to the goddess Aphaia on the Greek island of Aigina, which lies in the Saronic Gulf

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Temple of Aphaia at Aigina

Sculpture of Paris as an archer. 19th century reconstruction
Reconstruction of the West Pediment of Temple of Aphaia. Paris with the phrygian cap, depicted as an archer. Color. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Model of the Temple of Aphaia. Aegina. Greece
Model of the Temple of Aphaia. 6th-5th centuries BC. Aegina Island, Greece. Wood. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

19th century reconstruction of the Aegina West Pediment. Tem
Aegina West Pediment. Sanctuary of Aphaia, Aegina Island, Greece. Reconstruction by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1884). 19th century. Athena and warriors. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Head of the trojan helper. East Pediments Group of the Temp
East Pediments Group of the Temple of Aegina, depicting Heracles against Troy. Detail of the head of a trojan helper. Around 480 BC. Glyptothek Museum. Munich, Germany

Head of an sphinx. East Pediments Group of the Temple of Ae
East Pediments Group of the Temple of Aegina, depicting Heracles against Troy. Detail of the head of a sphinx of the roof. Around 480 BC. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Head of an archer. East Pediments Group of the Temple of Ae
East Pediments Group of the Temple of Aegina, depicting Heracles against Troy. Detail of the head of an archer. Around 480 BC. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

East Pediments Group of the Temple of Aegina. Ca. 490 BC. D
East Pediments Group of the Temple of Aegina. Ca. 490 BC. First battle of Greeks and Trojans. Goddess Athena, center, opponent, helper and a fighting warrior. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Central coronation of the west pediment of the Temple of Aeg
Ridge decoration of the west pediment of the Temple of Aegina. Two women and a large palmette and tendrils ornament. Ca. 500 BC. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Shield of a trojan warrior. Temple of Aphaia. Aegina. Greece
West Pediment. Temple of Aphaia, Aegina. Shield of a trojan warrior. The emblem on the shield is a boar. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Temple on Aegina. Doric capital from the cella of the temple
Greek art. Aphaia Temple on Aegina. Doric capital from the inner room (cella) of the temple. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

East Pediments Group of the Temple of Aegina, Aphaia, Greece. Reconstruction of a warrior. 19th century. Glyptothek Museum. Munich. Germany

Aphaia Temple on Aegina. Large palmette-tendril ornament. 5th century BC. Glyptothek. Munich. Germany

Aphaea Temple. Greece
Aphaea Temple. 6th - 5th centuries BC. Foundations. Island of Aegina. Saronic Islands. Greece

Temple of Aphaia. Greece
Greece. Aegina Island. Temple of Aphaia (5th-6th centuries B.C.). Doric colonnade

Greece, Island of Aegina, Temple of Aphaia
Greece - Island of Aegina. The Temple of Aphaia (5th century b.C.)

Remaining Doric columns of the Temple of Aphaia, archaeological site, Aegina, Saronic Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

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Aphaia, the ancient Greek goddess of fertility and agriculture, was worshipped at the Temple in Aigina, Greece. This temple, built in the 6th century BC, is a testament to the skill and artistry of ancient Greek architecture. The temple's pediments are adorned with intricate sculptures that depict various mythological scenes. The West Pediment showcases a 19th-century reconstruction depicting the battle between Greeks and Trojans. The East Pediment features a group of figures including the head of a Trojan helper, an enigmatic sphinx, and an archer. These sculptures were originally created around 490 BC and have since been admired for their exquisite craftsmanship. One particularly striking sculpture is that of Paris as an archer - its detailed reconstruction gives us insight into how it might have looked centuries ago. A model of the Temple allows visitors to envision its grandeur during its prime. Its central coronation on the west pediment is especially captivating; it portrays gods bestowing blessings upon mortals. The shield displayed within this sacred space belonged to a Trojan warrior - it serves as a reminder of both war and heroism intertwined with religious worship. Even today, remnants such as Doric capitals from the cella can be found on Aegina Island. These architectural elements stand as silent witnesses to Aphaia's enduring influence throughout history. Visiting this site transports you back in time to when ancient Greeks sought divine favor through offerings and prayers at this magnificent temple dedicated to their beloved goddess.