Epidaurus

Epidaurus was an ancient Greek city on the Argolid Peninsula, renowned for its Sanctuary of Asklepios, the most important healing centre of the ancient world [1] [2]. The cult evolved from earlier worship of Apollo Maleatas around the 6th century BC, with the sanctuary reaching its architectural zenith between 370-250 BC [1] [2] [3]. Major structures include the Temple of Asclepius (380-375 BC), the circular Thymele with its underground labyrinth possibly housing sacred snakes, and the famous theatre (c. 340-330 BC) with exceptional acoustics [2] [3] [4] [5]. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 [1] [2].