GreeceThe Sanctuary of Asclepius was a sanctuary in Epidaurus dedicated to Asclepius [1]. Especially in the Classical and Hellenistic periods, it was the main holy site of Asclepius [1]. The sanctuary at Epidaurus was the rival of such major cult sites as the Sanctuary of Zeus at Olympia and Apollo at Delphi [1]. During the Achaean War in 146 BC, the Achaians converted the sanctuary into a stronghold [1]. In 87 BC, the sanctuary was looted by the Roman general Sulla [1]. The main sanctuary consisted of the Temple and a number of structures clustered around it [1].
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Also known as: Archaiologikós chóros Asklipieíou Epidávrou, Asclepeion de Epidauro, Asclepeion di Epidauro, asclepièon d'Epidaure, Asclepio de Epidauro, Asklepieion, Asklepieion (Epidauros), Asklepijevo svetišče v Epidavru, Asklepijevo svetište u Epidauru, Asklepios Tapınağı, Epidauros, Asklepios tempel i Epidaurus, Asklepiostempel von Epidauros
| Type | Sanctuary |
|---|---|
| Period | 1500 - 500 BC |
| Country | Greece |
| Coordinates | 37.5988° N, 23.0744° E |