greece, ancient corinth, asklepieion
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Description: greece, ancient corinth, asklepieion
4th century bce
north of the theater, inside the city wall, are the fountain of lerna and the asklepieion, the sanctuary of the god of healing with a small temple (4th century bc) set in a colonnaded courtyard and a series of dining rooms in a second courtyard. terra-cotta votive offerings representing afflicted body parts (hands, legs, breasts, genitals, and so on) were found in the excavation of the asklepieion, and many of them are displayed at the museum. a stone box for offerings, complete with copper coins, was found at the entrance to the sanctuary. off the lower courtyard are the drawing basins of the fountain of lerna.
4th century bce
north of the theater, inside the city wall, are the fountain of lerna and the asklepieion, the sanctuary of the god of healing with a small temple (4th century bc) set in a colonnaded courtyard and a series of dining rooms in a second courtyard. terra-cotta votive offerings representing afflicted body parts (hands, legs, breasts, genitals, and so on) were found in the excavation of the asklepieion, and many of them are displayed at the museum. a stone box for offerings, complete with copper coins, was found at the entrance to the sanctuary. off the lower courtyard are the drawing basins of the fountain of lerna.
Added on: October 29, 2007
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