Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus, Greece - UNESCO World Heritage Site

 Place: Epidaurus, Greece

Weather: Sunny along with a few clouds, 60/71F.

Route: From Delphi 243 km SSE on E03 and 8.

Significance: The Sanctuary of Asklepios was the center of healing cults in ancient Greece, which eventually turned into the foundation of western medicine. The acoustics of the theater are still incredible. 

Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

Images:

The theater (from whc.unesco.org)

The abaton, where patients slept (from whc.unesco.org)



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