Asclepios
Ancient Greece
Marble Statue of Woman Discovered at Epidaurus; Possibly Goddess Hygeia
A marble statue of a woman which may depict Hygeia, the wife or daughter of the ancient Greek god Asclepius, the god of medicine, was just found at the site of ancient Epidaurus, a center for healing in ancient...
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...
Greece
Greek Sanctuary Excavated Near Lamia
It was a matter of luck that Greek archaeologists discovered a so far unknown santuary. Supervising archaeologist Maria-Fotini Papakonstantinou told "The Times of Malta" that it has been "a race against time" for them to study and transfer the findings.
Time was their...