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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

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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

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

Staged with dazzling exactitude by Robert Wilson, the avant-garde sweetheart of the globe-spanning theater circuit, the show is scheduled to move on to festivals in Spoleto, Italy, and Epidaurus, Greece, this month.

From New York Times • Jul. 8, 2013

The fan-shaped seating is modeled on the Greek amphitheatre at Epidaurus.

From The Guardian • Apr. 25, 2013

‘My son is very helpful. Just plead with him in my name. You’ll find him at his old temple in Epidaurus.’

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan