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Title: Ancient asklepion revealed
Post by: Maik on Sunday, 25 October, 2015 @ 09:35:39
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2,400-Year-Old Healing Temple dedicated to Asclepius, God of Healing, Excavated in Greece

Archaeologists in Greece have excavated an ancient healing temple in the acropolis of Feneos dedicated to Asclepius, god of healing.   Along with the foundations of the sacred temple, researchers also found an enormous statue of Asclepius, and his daughter Hygeia; an elaborate mosaic floor, marble podiums, and offering tables.
http://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/2400-year-old-healing-temple-dedicated-asclepius-god-healing-excavated-020587