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Epidaurus is an ancient city in Argolis, Greece, renowned for its well-preserved theater and the Sanctuary of Asclepius. It served as a major healing center in the classical world and is now a significant archaeological site.
Begin your journey here to see the tools of ancient medicine and the statues that once adorned the sanctuary.

Welcome to the Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus, where you can explore well-preserved survivors of a sanctuary that served as a major center of healing in the ancient Greek world.

Meet Asclepius, the ancient god of medicine, whose iconic staff wrapped in a single snake remains the universal symbol for healthcare professions around the world today.

These fierce lion heads were more than just decoration; they served as functional gargoyles designed to protect the temple's delicate painted surfaces from heavy rainwater.
The most mysterious building at Epidaurus, this circular structure contains an underground labyrinth whose purpose remains a subject of debate.

This circular structure remains one of the greatest architectural mysteries of the ancient world, featuring a hidden underground labyrinth that likely housed sacred serpents.
Patients would sleep here overnight, hoping to be visited by the god Asclepius in their dreams to receive a cure.

In this 70-meter-long porch, patients slept while harmless yellow snakes were released to crawl among them, believed to be the agents of the god's healing touch.
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