Where is Epidaurus in ancient Greece?

northeastern Peloponnese
Epidaurus, in ancient Greece, important commercial centre on the eastern coast of the Argolid in the northeastern Peloponnese; it is famed for its 4th-century-bce temple of Asclepius, the god of healing.

What did the Greeks build at Epidaurus?

And with time, and as the center developed, prosperity increased, which the priests used to build an impressive complex of facilities, including temples, baths, athletic venues, and the theater. Built in 340 BC, the theater seats about 13,000 spectators.

What was the theatre of Epidaurus made of?

It is made of packed earth with a thymele (altar) in the center. The two Parodoi to the left and the right of the skene (scene) provided access to the orchestra of the theatre.

What was the Epidaurus site in ancient Greece?

Epidaurus Archaeological Site. The ancient Theatre at Epidaurus. The Asklepieion of Epidaurus (Ασκληπιείον τής Επιδαύρου) as an important healing center, considered the cradle of medicinal arts and the mother sanctuary of the plethora of other Asklepieia that were built throughout the Hellenic world.

What are the highlights of the Epidaurus Festival?

Performances at the two ancient theatres of the Odeon Herodes Atticus and the ancient theatre of Epidaurus are highlights of the festival. Both are famous for their exemplary acoustics and many of the great works of classical playwrights, such as Sophocles, premiered at the Epidaurus theatre in ancient times.

When was the theatre of Epidaurus built in Athens?

The famous ancient theatre of Epidaurus was constructed in the late 4th century BC, around the time when Athens was flourishing in art, philosophy, science and of course theatre and can seat more than 12,000 spectators. It is regarded as the best preserved theatre in Greece and famous for its exemplary acoustics.

Why was the asklepieion of Epidaurus so important?

The Asklepieion of Epidaurus (Ασκληπιείον τής Επιδαύρου) as an important healing center, considered the cradle of medicinal arts and the mother sanctuary of the plethora of other Asklepieia that were built throughout the Hellenic world.