Aegina Timeline

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c. 3000 BCE
Aegina inhabited during Neolithic period.
c. 700 BCE
Coins first minted on the island of Aegina.
c. 570 BCE
First Temple of Aphaia complex built on Aegina.
510 BCE
Fire Destroys the Temple of Aphaia complex and other structures.
c. 501 BCE
Aegina's culture is at its height.
c. 490 BCE - c. 480 BCE
Supremacy of Aegina's naval fleet. Temple of Aphaia rebuilt.
480 BCE
Aegina's fleet participates significantly in the Battle of Salamis. Aegina awarded the victory wreath.
459 BCE - c. 456 BCE
Athens conquers Aegina. Island becomes subject/ally of Athens. Begins to decline.