Asclepieion
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Healing Temple of Trikala to Be Restored
The ancient Asclepieion at Trikala in Thessaly, one of the most important healing temples of the Greek empire, will be restored, the Ministry of Culture announced on Wednesday.
The Asclepieion, devoted to the God Asclepius, was the place where people...
Archaeology
New Building Found at Epidaurus' Asclepieion in Sensational Archaeological Discovery
The Asclepieion of Epidaurus on the Peloponnesian Peninsula is one of the most important ancient sites in the entire world.
Today, it owes a great deal of its fame to the theater, a wonder of acoustics which is still in...
Archaeology
Asclepius Sanctuary on Acropolis Slope to be Restored
The Asclepieion also known as the Asclepius sanctuary, which sits at the southern slope of Acropolis was unknown until a few years ago.
It wasn't until 1993, when research led architect Rosalia Christodoulopoulou to discover piles of architectural parts and building debris.
"Breaking down these...