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. 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. 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) seating 12,300 spectators with exceptional acoustics. The sanctuary was destroyed by Goths in 395 AD and closed by Emperor Theodosius II in 426 AD. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.