The Abaton - Enkoimeterion.

The Abaton - Enkoimeterion was a stoa where the patients were cured through the direct contact with Asklepios who visited them as they slept in the premises. The stoa was an "Abaton" (it was off-limits to all but the sick ones).

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Architecture Asclepius Classical Epidaurus Hellenistic Original Photo Peloponnese Sanctuaries