Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is a theatre in the Greek city of Epidaurus, located on the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius [1]. It is built on the west side of Cynortion Mountain, near modern Lygourio [1]. According to Pausanias, the ancient theatre was constructed at the end of the 4th century BC, circa 340-300 BCE, by the architect Polykleitos the Younger [1]. At a maximum capacity of 13,000 to 14,000 spectators, the theatre hosted music, singing and dramatic games that were included in the worship of Asclepius [1]. The monument retains the characteristic tripartite structure of a Hellenistic theatre that has a theatron, orchestra, and skene [1].