![]() The Asclepieion is thought to have been founded in the 4th century BC by a certain Archias (Ἀρχίας), who is said to have brought the Asklepios cult from its main centre at Epidauros (Ἐπίδαυρος, Latin Epidaurus today Epidavros), in the northwestern Peloponnese. ![]() Eumenes II (ruled 263-241 BC) elevated the cult to a state religion.įurther enhancements were made to the healing centre by Roman emperors, including Hadrian (reigned 117-138 AD), who supported and financed building works at the Asclepieion. He is thought to have visited Pergamon during his travels through Asia Minor in 123 AD. ![]() The spread of the cult of Asklepion and the establishment of such healing centres around the Greek world from the late Classical period had important practical aspects.
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