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  • East wing Ionic columns of the Abaton Enkoimeterion stoa. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from around the 4th century BC, The Abaton consisted of a single story east wing and double storey west wing which acted out as a dormitory, a series of narrow rooms to accommodate those of ill health visiting the sanctuary.   The stoa of the Abaton was the place in which the sick patient was cured through their contact with the healing god Asklepios during incubation. The cure was a mystery and access was prohibited to all except the ill devotees. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Abaton Enkoimeterion stoa west wing basement. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from around the 4th century BC, The Abaton consisted of a single story east wing and double storey west wing which acted out as a dormitory, a series of narrow rooms to accommodate those of ill health visiting the sanctuary.   The stoa of the Abaton was the place in which the sick patient was cured through their contact with the healing god Asklepios during incubation. The cure was a mystery and access was prohibited to all except the ill devotees. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Abaton Enkoimeterion stoa west wing basement. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from around the 4th century BC, The Abaton consisted of a single story east wing and double storey west wing which acted out as a dormitory, a series of narrow rooms to accommodate those of ill health visiting the sanctuary.   The stoa of the Abaton was the place in which the sick patient was cured through their contact with the healing god Asklepios during incubation. The cure was a mystery and access was prohibited to all except the ill devotees. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • East wing Ionic columns of the Abaton Enkoimeterion stoa. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from around the 4th century BC, The Abaton consisted of a single story east wing and double storey west wing which acted out as a dormitory, a series of narrow rooms to accommodate those of ill health visiting the sanctuary.   The stoa of the Abaton was the place in which the sick patient was cured through their contact with the healing god Asklepios during incubation. The cure was a mystery and access was prohibited to all except the ill devotees. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Abaton Enkoimeterion stoa west wing basement. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from around the 4th century BC, The Abaton consisted of a single story east wing and double storey west wing which acted out as a dormitory, a series of narrow rooms to accommodate those of ill health visiting the sanctuary.   The stoa of the Abaton was the place in which the sick patient was cured through their contact with the healing god Asklepios during incubation. The cure was a mystery and access was prohibited to all except the ill devotees. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Abaton Enkoimeterion stoa west wing basement. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from around the 4th century BC, The Abaton consisted of a single story east wing and double storey west wing which acted out as a dormitory, a series of narrow rooms to accommodate those of ill health visiting the sanctuary.   The stoa of the Abaton was the place in which the sick patient was cured through their contact with the healing god Asklepios during incubation. The cure was a mystery and access was prohibited to all except the ill devotees. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Abaton Enkoimeterion stoa west wing basement. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from around the 4th century BC, The Abaton consisted of a single story east wing and double storey west wing which acted out as a dormitory, a series of narrow rooms to accommodate those of ill health visiting the sanctuary.   The stoa of the Abaton was the place in which the sick patient was cured through their contact with the healing god Asklepios during incubation. The cure was a mystery and access was prohibited to all except the ill devotees. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Abaton Enkoimeterion stoa west wing basement. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from around the 4th century BC, The Abaton consisted of a single story east wing and double storey west wing which acted out as a dormitory, a series of narrow rooms to accommodate those of ill health visiting the sanctuary.   The stoa of the Abaton was the place in which the sick patient was cured through their contact with the healing god Asklepios during incubation. The cure was a mystery and access was prohibited to all except the ill devotees. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Abaton Enkoimeterion stoa west wing basement. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from around the 4th century BC, The Abaton consisted of a single story east wing and double storey west wing which acted out as a dormitory, a series of narrow rooms to accommodate those of ill health visiting the sanctuary.   The stoa of the Abaton was the place in which the sick patient was cured through their contact with the healing god Asklepios during incubation. The cure was a mystery and access was prohibited to all except the ill devotees. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Abaton Enkoimeterion stoa west wing basement. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from around the 4th century BC, The Abaton consisted of a single story east wing and double storey west wing which acted out as a dormitory, a series of narrow rooms to accommodate those of ill health visiting the sanctuary.   The stoa of the Abaton was the place in which the sick patient was cured through their contact with the healing god Asklepios during incubation. The cure was a mystery and access was prohibited to all except the ill devotees. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • East wing Ionic columns of the Abaton Enkoimeterion stoa. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from around the 4th century BC, The Abaton consisted of a single story east wing and double storey west wing which acted out as a dormitory, a series of narrow rooms to accommodate those of ill health visiting the sanctuary.   The stoa of the Abaton was the place in which the sick patient was cured through their contact with the healing god Asklepios during incubation. The cure was a mystery and access was prohibited to all except the ill devotees. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • East wing Ionic columns of the Abaton Enkoimeterion stoa. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from around the 4th century BC, The Abaton consisted of a single story east wing and double storey west wing which acted out as a dormitory, a series of narrow rooms to accommodate those of ill health visiting the sanctuary.   The stoa of the Abaton was the place in which the sick patient was cured through their contact with the healing god Asklepios during incubation. The cure was a mystery and access was prohibited to all except the ill devotees. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • East wing Ionic columns of the Abaton Enkoimeterion stoa. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from around the 4th century BC, The Abaton consisted of a single story east wing and double storey west wing which acted out as a dormitory, a series of narrow rooms to accommodate those of ill health visiting the sanctuary.   The stoa of the Abaton was the place in which the sick patient was cured through their contact with the healing god Asklepios during incubation. The cure was a mystery and access was prohibited to all except the ill devotees. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • View past a sacred edifice to the Abaton Enkoimeterion stoa east wing. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Greece. Dating from around the 4th century BC, The Abaton consisted of a single story east wing and double storey west wing which acted out as a dormitory, a series of narrow rooms to accommodate those of ill health visiting the sanctuary.   The stoa of the Abaton was the place in which the sick patient was cured through their contact with the healing god Asklepios during incubation. The cure was a mystery and access was prohibited to all except the ill devotees. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Section of the ancient paved and colonnaded street known as Via Tecta. Asklepieion. Ancient Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. The street was almost 820 metres long and linked the Asklepieion to the lower city on the hills of the Acropolis.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_008.jpg
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Ruins of the monumental main propylaia of the Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Built in 300 BC, the structure originally had two facades, facing north and south, each with 6 Ionic columns. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Foundation ruins of a sacred building. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • View over ruins to the Hestiatorion Propylon. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the early third century BC, the proylon was a Doric, hexastyle, prostyle edifice with walls on the east and west sides. Initially the Hestiatorion was identified as the Gymnasium; however research indicates that it was a large banqueting hall where ritual meals relating to the cult of Asklepios were consumed. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asklepios, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Ruins on the first level, Roman baths and possibly patients waiting rooms. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_074.jpg
  • Third level terrace patients accomadation rooms in ruins. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_069.jpg
  • Capital above a column fragment at the site of Great Doric temple of Asklepios on the third level terrace. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_061.jpg
  • Part view of the second level terrace. Central is the Temple of Apollo. To the right is the exedra. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_051.jpg
  • View of the exedra on the second level terrace. The construction added support to the upper level and was originally decorated with statues in the niches. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_045.jpg
  • The Temple of Apollo. This image was captured at Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_042.jpg
  • View of the two upright columns of the 4th century Ionic order Temple of Asklepios. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_026.jpg
  • First level terrace retaining wall and steps leading to the second level. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_022.jpg
  • First level terrace retaining wall and steps leading to the second level. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_019.jpg
  • Fountain on the first level terace retaining wall. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite. Please contact Steven Sklifas for more information.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_013.jpg
  • Part view of the second level terrace. Directly in front are the ruins of the Altar. In the background to the left is the exedra. In the centre is the staircase to the third level terrace. To the right are the ruins of the priest’s room. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_006.jpg
  • First level terrace retaining wall and steps leading to the second level. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_001.jpg
  • Steps leading into the 80 metre long vaulted Roman tunnel in the Asklepieion sacred area. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. The tunnel, which had holes in the roof to admit light, linked the centre of the sacred area to a late Roman circular house of treatment building, also known as the Telesphoreion.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_096.jpg
  • North West corner of the colonnaded stoa (portico) and Roman Theatre in background. Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. The stoa surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides. In the background is the Roman Theatre.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_064.jpg
  • North West corner of the colonnaded stoa (portico) and Roman Theatre in background. Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. The stoa surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides. In the background is the Roman Theatre.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_061.jpg
  • North West corner of the colonnaded stoa (portico) and Roman Theatre in background. Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. The stoa surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides. In the background is the Roman Theatre.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_060.jpg
  • North West corner of the colonnaded stoa (portico) and Roman Theatre in background. Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. The stoa surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides. In the background is the Roman Theatre.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_059.jpg
  • North section of the Portico (stoa) which surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_048.jpg
  • North section of the stoa (Portico) which surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. In the background is the Roman Theatre.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_033.jpg
  • North West corner of the colonnaded stoa (portico) and Roman Theatre in background. Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. The stoa surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides. In the background is the Roman Theatre.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_004.jpg
  • North section of the stoa (Portico) which surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. In the background is the Roman Theatre.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_001.jpg
  • Limestone pavement of the monumental main propylaia of the Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Built in 300 BC, the structure originally had two facades, facing north and south, each with 6 Ionic columns. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Limestone pavement of the monumental main propylaia of the Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Built in 300 BC, the structure originally had two facades, facing north and south, each with 6 Ionic columns. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Ruins of the monumental main propylaia of the Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Built in 300 BC, the structure originally had two facades, facing north and south, each with 6 Ionic columns. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Small 5th century BC well near the grand entrance propylaia. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Ruins of the monumental main propylaia of the Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Built in 300 BC, the structure originally had two facades, facing north and south, each with 6 Ionic columns. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Small 5th century BC well near the grand entrance propylaia. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Water channel linked to the Roman Baths. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. To the left are the ruins of the Hellenistic Stoa of Kotys and in the distance are the Roman Baths.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Ruins of the Stoa of Kotys, background are the Roman Baths. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. The Stoa of Kotys dates from the 3rd century BC and was a commercial area full of shops and porticoes.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Ruins of the Stoa of Kotys, background are the Roman Baths. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. The Stoa of Kotys dates from the 3rd century BC and was a commercial area full of shops and porticoes.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Ruins of a Bath complex from the Roman period. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Ruins of a Bath complex from the Roman period. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Semicircular platform for possible cult statues of gods. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Foundation ruins of a sacred building. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • View over ruins to the Hestiatorion Propylon. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the early third century BC, the proylon was a Doric, hexastyle, prostyle edifice with walls on the east and west sides. Initially the Hestiatorion was identified as the Gymnasium; however research indicates that it was a large banqueting hall where ritual meals relating to the cult of Asklepios were consumed. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asklepios, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The part restored Propylon of the Hestiatorion complex. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece.  Dating from the early third century BC, the proylon was a Doric, hexastyle, prostyle edifice with walls on the east and west sides. Initially the Hestiatorion was identified as the Gymnasium; however research indicates that it was a large banqueting hall where ritual meals relating to the cult of Asklepios were consumed. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asklepios, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Part view of the Hestiatorion complex. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. The Hestiatorion complex consists of the early third century BC Hestiatorion proper (Banqueting Hall), it’s monumental propylon and the odium, a Roman addition of the 2nd or 3rd century AD.  Initially the Hestiatorion was identified as the Gymnasium; however research indicates that it was a large banqueting hall where ritual meals relating to the cult of Asklepios were consumed. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asklepios, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Part view of the Hestiatorion complex. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. The Hestiatorion complex consists of the early third century BC Hestiatorion proper (Banqueting Hall), it’s monumental propylon and the odium, a Roman addition of the 2nd or 3rd century AD.  Initially the Hestiatorion was identified as the Gymnasium; however research indicates that it was a large banqueting hall where ritual meals relating to the cult of Asklepios were consumed. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asklepios, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Ruins of the Katagogion or Hospice. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from Hellenistic period, the katagogion is hotel type building comparable with the Leonidaion at Ancient Olympia.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Ruins of the Greek Baths. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. The Greek Baths was built in the early Hellenistic period (3rd century BC) at the same time as the nearby Hestiatorion (Banquet Hall) and Katagogion (Hostel).  It is thought the baths served both these buildings.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The 5th century BC ancient Greek Stadium. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). ). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Used for athletic contests during the PanHellenic festivals in honour of the God, the stadiums start and finish lines have survived as has some of the stone seating. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asklepios, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The 5th century BC ancient Greek Stadium. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). ). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Used for athletic contests during the PanHellenic festivals in honour of the God, the stadiums start and finish lines have survived as has some of the stone seating. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asklepios, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • Pardos pilaster doorway of the ancient Greek theatre. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Panoramic view of the ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Limestone seating of the ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Limestone seating of the ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Limestone seating of the ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The ancient Greek theatre at the sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Dating from the 4th century BC, the theatre is perhaps the most outstanding from the ancient world due to its setting and harmonious design. The theatre’s multi-tiered sweep of limestone, seats 14,000 and has near-perfect natural acoustics. The theatre as part of the Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • The part restored Propylon of the Hestiatorion complex. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece.  Dating from the early third century BC, the proylon was a Doric, hexastyle, prostyle edifice with walls on the east and west sides. Initially the Hestiatorion was identified as the Gymnasium; however research indicates that it was a large banqueting hall where ritual meals relating to the cult of Asklepios were consumed. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asklepios, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • The 5th century BC ancient Greek Stadium. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). ). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Used for athletic contests during the PanHellenic festivals in honour of the God, the stadiums start and finish lines have survived as has some of the stone seating. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asklepios, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Greece_Epidaurus_Asklepios_Sanctuary...tif
  • The 5th century BC ancient Greek Stadium. Sanctuary of Asklepios (Asclepius). ). Epidaurus. Peloponnese. Greece. Used for athletic contests during the PanHellenic festivals in honour of the God, the stadiums start and finish lines have survived as has some of the stone seating. The sanctuary is the largest and most important sanctuary dedicated to Asklepios, a man, a myth, a tradition worshipped throughout the ancient Greek world as the god of healing and medicine. The Sanctuary of Asclepius is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  • Ruins on the first level, possibly patients waiting rooms. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • Staircase linking the third level terrace to the sacred grove. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • Third level terrace patients accomadation rooms in ruins. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • Third level terrace patients accomadation rooms in ruins. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • Great Doric temple of Asklepios on the third level terrace. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • Staircase to the third level terrace. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • View of the second level terrace. To the left is the older temple of Asklepios. In the centre are the ruins of a large altar. To the right is the Temple of Apollo. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • View of the exedra on the second level terrace. The construction added support to the upper level and was originally decorated with statues in the niches. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • View of the exedra on the second level terrace. The construction added support to the upper level and was originally decorated with statues in the niches. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_044.jpg
  • View of the exedra on the second level terrace. The construction added support to the upper level and was originally decorated with statues in the niches. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_043.jpg
  • The Temple of Apollo. This image was captured at Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_041.jpg
  • The Temple of Apollo. This image was captured at Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_040.jpg
  • The Temple of Apollo. This image was captured at Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_039.jpg
  • The Temple of Apollo. This image was captured at Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_033.jpg
  • The Temple of Apollo. This image was captured at Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • Part view of the second level terrace. To the left are the ruins of an altar. To the right is the Temple of Apollo. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
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  • First level terrace retaining wall and steps leading to the second level. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_024.jpg
  • First level terrace retaining wall and steps leading to the second level. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_023.jpg
  • First level terrace retaining wall and steps leading to the second level. This image was captured at the Asklepieion, the sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of medicine and healing and son of Apollo. It lays 3.5 kilometers north-west of Kos Town and stands on the slopes of a low hill and enjoys a superb view over the sea and the coast of Asia Minor (Turkey) opposite.
    Greece_Kos_Asklepion_016.jpg
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