Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
Θέατρο της Επιδαύρου | |
| Location | Greece, Epidaurus |
|---|---|
| Region | Argolis |
| Coordinates | 37°35′46″N 23°04′45″E / 37.59611°N 23.07917°E |
| Type | theater |
| Part of | Ancient Greek theaters |
| History | |
| Founded | 4th century BC |
| Cultures | Greek, Roman |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | since 1879 |
| Archaeologists | Panagiotis Kavvadias |
| Condition | partly restored ruins |
| Management | Archaeological Society of Athens |
| Public access | Archaeological park |
| Official name | Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus |
| Criteria | Cultural: i, ii, iii, iv, vi |
| Reference | 491 |
| Inscription | 1988 (12th Session) |
| Area | 1,393.8 ha |
| Buffer zone | 3,386.4 ha |
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The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is a theatre in the Greek city of Epidaurus, located on the southeast end of the sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius. It is built on the west side of Cynortion Mountain, near modern Lygourio, and belongs to the Epidaurus Municipality. Constructed in the late 4th century BC, it is considered to be the most perfect ancient Greek theatre with regard to acoustics and aesthetics. Because of its exceptional architecture and aesthetics, the theatre was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1988 along with the Temple of Asclepius.