Stadium of Epidaurus

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The stadium (181 m long), built in the 4th century BCE, held athletic games every four years at the sanctuary of Asklepios, Epidaurus. Still visible are the starting pillars and a number of the stone benches for spectators.

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Mark Cartwright
Mark is WHE’s Publishing Director and has an MA in Political Philosophy (University of York). He is a full-time researcher, writer, historian and editor. Special interests include art, architecture and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share.

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Cartwright, M. (2012, June 18). Stadium of Epidaurus. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/701/stadium-of-epidaurus/

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Cartwright, Mark. "Stadium of Epidaurus." World History Encyclopedia, June 18, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/701/stadium-of-epidaurus/.

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Cartwright, Mark. "Stadium of Epidaurus." World History Encyclopedia, 18 Jun 2012, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/701/stadium-of-epidaurus/.

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