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Epidaurus

American  
[ep-i-dawr-uhs] / ˌɛp ɪˈdɔr əs /

noun

  1. an ancient town in S Greece, in Argolis: sanctuary of Asclepius; outdoor theater still in use.


Epidaurus British  
/ ˌɛpɪˈdɔːrəs, ɛpiˈðaʊrɔs /

noun

  1. an ancient port in Greece, in the NE Peloponnese, in Argolis on the Saronic Gulf

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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A fire that broke out west of the important archaeological site of Epidaurus, including a famous ancient theater, has been partly contained, the Fire Service said.

From Washington Times Jul. 24, 2023

Still, organizers of the popular Athens and Epidaurus Festival have removed Mr. Kimoulis from a play scheduled to be staged at the ancient Epidaurus theater this summer.

From New York Times Feb. 16, 2021

It is mid-June in Epidaurus and the temperature is climbing towards 35 degrees.

From The Guardian Feb. 15, 2020

About 30 years ago, while on vacation in Greece, I travelled to the ancient theatre of Epidaurus to see a comedy by Aristophanes called The Knights.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2015

He manoeuvred the ship over the ruins of Epidaurus.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

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