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Third century BC

The sanctuary of Asclepius

The Sanctuary complex rises on a series of terraces from a paved area in frontof 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) and a perisytyle 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 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. When the stoa was demolished, the ceremonial street constructed alongside the wall provided access to the spring.

The sanctuary in the third century BC
  1. Marble head of Asclepius found at Butrint
  2. The sanctuary of Asclepius