PERIOD

Classical

Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus

The sanctuary of the healing gods Apollo and his son, Asklepios, in Epidaurus was the most important therapeutic center of antiquity. This model healing center for the soul and body exerted great influence on all the Asklepieia of the Greco-Roman world and led to the birth of medical science. Its main monuments date back to the 4th century BC and include the famous theatre, which is a masterpiece of architecture with perfect acoustics.

Date of entry into UNESCO's List of World Heritage Sites
1988

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Copy of a votive stele with request to heal the ears. Museum of Epidaurus.

Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus: Sanctuary of the Egyptian Gods.

Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus: the Stadium.

Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus from above. The theatre is to seen at the back.

Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus: the Temple of Asklepios.

Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus: the Roman Baths (AQUAE).

Copy of a votive stele with patients-supplicants in front of the healing gods. Museum of Epidaurus.

Copy of a statue of Asklepios. Museum of Epidaurus.

Surgical tools from bronze. Museum of Epidaurus.

Architectural remains from the Sanctuary of Asklepios. Museum of Epidaurus.

Stele of cures. Museum of Epidaurus.

Enkoimeterion (Dormitory).

Enkoimeterion (Dormitory).

Gallery with statues from the Sanctuary of Asklepios. Museum of Epidaurus.

Aerial view of the Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus. The rectangular building is the Katagogion (guest house).

Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus: Propylon of the Ceremonial Banqueting Hall.

Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus: the Theatre.

Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus: Propylon of the Ceremonial Banqueting Hall.

Aerial view of the archaeological site at Epidaurus.

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