Bergama · Turkey

Asclepion

Historic photo spotgoogle verified

~30 min

easy

7/10

contemplative

An ancient medical centre, the Asclepion was founded by Archias, a local who had been cured at the Asclepion of Epidaurus (Greece). Treatments included mud baths, the use of herbs and ointments, enemas and sunbathing. Diagnosis was often by dream analysis. The Asclepion may not be as dramatic as the