Near Buthrotum in Sarandė District, Vlorė, Albania — Southeastern Europe (Balkan Peninsula)
The Sanctuary of Asclepius
Faltorja e Asklepit
Periudha Helenistike/III Cent. BC/Hellenistic period
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2018
1. The Sanctuary of Asclepius Marker
English:
The Sanctuary complex rises on a series of terraces from a paved area in front of the present theatre. The earliest Sanctuary comprised a temple to the god (1), a stoa (covered walkway) (2) and a treasury to hold the offerings made to the god (3). By the 3rd century BC the Sanctuary had been modified to include a theatre (4), an a peristyle building (probably a pilgrim's hostel) (5). The complex was enclosed by a "temenos" wall (6) to define the precinct of the Sanctuary. A gate (7) was constructed in the wall to allow worshippers into the lower part of the complex.
The Sanctuary has at least one spring within the precinct (8), When the stoa was demolished, the ceremonial street (9), constructed alongside the wall provided access to the spring.
Erected by Parku Kombėtar Butrint and Albanian American Development Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 39° 44.721′ N, 20°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Theatre (a few steps from this marker); Sacred Origins (within shouting distance of this marker); The Expansion of Butrint (within shouting distance of this marker); The Roman Forum (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Venetians at Butrint (about 150 meters away); The Changing Settlement (about 150 meters away); Roman Town Planning (about 180 meters away); The Baptistery and its mosaic pavements (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buthrotum.
More about this marker. The marker is located in Butrint National Park, just north of the ferry on route SH81.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2018
2. The Sanctuary of Asclepius Marker and ruins
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2018
3. The Sanctuary of Asclepius
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 23, 2018
4. Inscription
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 29, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
