Plan, Epidauros, Anakeion
Aerial view of site, from N, Epidauros, Abaton (Dormitory), Anakeion, Foun...
| Context: | Epidauros |
| Type: | Temple |
| Summary: | Rectangular building; attached to the north side of the Roman House, to the east outside the Sanctuary of Asklepios. |
| Date: | ca. 350 BC |
| Region: | Argolid |
| Period: | Late Classical |
Plan:
On the west a pronaos of 4 Doric columns in antis (3 openings) led to an open court.
History:
Previously identified as a Roman temple to the Egyptian Asklepios and Apollo (mentioned by Pausanias), this sanctuary is now believed to have been dedicated to the Dioskouroi (the twins Castor and Pollux).
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