Messene Asclepeion
Μαυρομμάτιον · Π.Ε. Μεσσηνίας
📷 Ioannis Houvardas · CC BY-SA 3.0
The Asklepieion in Ancient Messene is a sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of healing, constructed in 214 BC. The complex includes civic as well as sacred buildings
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FAQ
Where is Messene Asclepeion?
Messene Asclepeion is located in Μαυρομμάτιον, Π.Ε. Μεσσηνίας, Greece. Coordinates: 37.17538, 21.92055.
What kind of place is Messene Asclepeion?
The Asklepieion in Ancient Messene is a sanctuary of Asklepios, the Greek god of healing, constructed in 214 BC. The complex includes civic as well as sacred buildings
How do I get to Messene Asclepeion?
You can navigate to Messene Asclepeion via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 37.17538, 21.92055.
What was Messene Asclepeion called in antiquity?
In antiquity it was known as “Ασκληπιείον”, attested in 1 ancient texts.
Nearby
- 🏛️ Hierothysion 0.1 km
- 🏛️ Messene 0.1 km
- 🏛️ Treasury House 0.1 km
- 🏛️ Agora 0.2 km
- 🏛️ Meat Market 0.2 km
- 🏛️ Roman villa 0.2 km