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Epidaurus

Epidaurus
Επίδαυρος
Abaton of Epidaurus
Abaton of Epidaurus
Epidaurus is located in Greece
Epidaurus
Epidaurus
Coordinates: 37°38′N 23°08′E / 37.633°N 23.133°E / 37.633; 23.133Coordinates: 37°38′N 23°08′E / 37.633°N 23.133°E / 37.633; 23.133
Country Greece
Administrative region Peloponnese
Regional unit Argolis
Area
 • Municipality 340.4 km2 (131.4 sq mi)
 • Municipal unit 160.6 km2 (62.0 sq mi)
Population (2011)
 • Municipality 8,115
 • Municipality density 24/km2 (62/sq mi)
 • Municipal unit 3,887
 • Municipal unit density 24/km2 (63/sq mi)
Community
 • Population 1,932 (2011)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
 • Summer (DST) EEST (UTC+3)
Vehicle registration AP
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus
Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List
Panoramic view of the theatre at Epidaurus
Location Greece
Type Cultural
Criteria i, ii, iii, iv, vi
Reference 491
Coordinates 37°35′46″N 23°4′45″E / 37.59611°N 23.07917°E / 37.59611; 23.07917 (theatre)
Inscription history
Inscription 2344 (12th Session)

Epidaurus (/ˌɛpɪˈdɔːrəs/; Ancient Greek: Ἐπίδαυρος, Epidauros) was a small city (polis) in ancient Greece, on the Argolid Peninsula at the Saronic Gulf. Two modern towns bear the name Epidavros (Modern Greek: Επίδαυρος): Palaia Epidavros and Nea Epidavros. Since 2010 they belong to the new municipality of Epidaurus, part of the regional unit of Argolis. The seat of the municipality is the town Lygourio.

Epidaurus was independent of Argos and not included in Argolis until the time of the Romans. With its supporting territory, it formed the small territory called Epidauria. Reputed to be founded by or named for the Argolid Epidaurus, and to be the birthplace of Apollo's son Asclepius the healer, Epidaurus was known for its sanctuary situated about five miles (8 km) from the town, as well as its theater, which is once again in use today. The cult of Asclepius at Epidaurus is attested in the 6th century BC, when the older hill-top sanctuary of Apollo Maleatas was no longer spacious enough.


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