Lower Terrace of Asklepios' Sanctuary, Kos
Lower Terrace of Asklepieion
The first terrace of three is the largest; this vast space was surrounded by the stoa, and was used to host the athletic and musial competitions dedicated to Asklepios.

Steps to the Lower Terrace
After passing the entrance of the site, you see this wide stairs with 24 steps, through which you will arrive at the lower terrace of the sanctuary. There are some ruins next to these stairs, but I have not found any information about them.

Propylaia
When you arrive at the top of the stairs, you will see the ruins of propylaia (monumental gate) to your left. Very litte remains as you see.

Ruisn of Stoa
This is the view of the eastern side of the lower terrace shot from the south to the north. You may recognise round bases of columns theat used to form the stoa. The structure on the right is supposed to have housed the patients who gathered at this healing shrine.

Baths
These ruins belong to the Roman baths (1st century AD) that occupied the eastern end of the lower terrace. This part is relatively well preserved; it must be because the later generations did not try to reuse the material (bricks), as it happened to the marble and stone buildings.

Behind the Baths
Behind the baths; there are three apses.

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Inscribed statue-base next to the stairs to the middle terrace. On this base was a statue of emperor Nero as Asklepios. The inscriptions tells that it was dedicated by physician Xenophon.

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