Ancient Aegina was an affluent state with considerable power and influence over the entire Mediterranean from Neolithic times all the way through the Classical era. A view of Ancient Aegina city are of Colonna fortification walls from the east side of the city. IN THE PHOTO Excavations of the settlement from the Bronze Age (2500-] most impressive with tall walls. evidence of destruction by fire 2050 B.C. The Aegina Archaeological Museum