Panoramic view of the archaeological site of Kos Asclepion with columns and visitors
2011
09/18
NIKON D90, 18.0-200.0 mm f/3.5-5.6 @
f/8.0 1/250,
ISO 200
15
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A panoramic view of the archaeological site of the Kos Asclepion from the upper terrace. The reconstructed columns of the temple, the remains of building foundations, and visitors exploring the area can be observed. In the background, cypresses and Mediterranean vegetation surround the ruins. The Kos Asclepion was one of the most important healing centers of the ancient world, where patients were treated with a holistic approach that included rest, diet, physical exercise, thermal baths, and, according to beliefs of the time, divine intervention from Asclepius through revelatory dreams.