More than 23 centuries after audiences first gathered beneath its stone tiers, the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus in Greece is still doing what it was built to do, bringing people together for live performances.
Unlike countless ancient theatres that survive only as fragments of the past, Epidaurus remains remarkably intact and continues to stage plays every summer.
Famed for its exceptional acoustics, elegant architecture and historical importance, the theatre forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sanctuary of Asklepios.
Its continued use makes it one of the rare places where visitors can experience ancient Greek drama in almost the same setting as audiences did over two millennia ago.How Epidaurus continues to amaze visitors with its remarkable preservationAncient Theatre of Epidaurus was erected in the late 4th century BCE inside the Sanctuary of Asklepios, which is one of the most renowned healing sanctuaries in ancient Greece.
Visitors from all around the Mediterranean came to this sanctuary for therapy, which was a sanctuary of the Greek god of medicine, Asklepios.The Sanctuary of Asklepios was not only the place where visitors received medical aid but also a complex of religious rituals and art performances, which made it a true cultural centre.
