Brief synthesisThe Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus is a remarkable testament to the healing cults of the Ancient World and witness to the emergence of scientific medicine. Among the monuments of the Sanctuary is the striking Theatre of Epidaurus, which is renowned for its perfect architectural proportions and exemplary acoustics. The Sanctuary of the two gods was developed into the single most important therapeutic center of the ancient world. Criterion (ii): The Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus exerted an influence on all the Asklepieia in the Hellenic world, and later, on all the Roman sanctuaries of Esculape. AuthenticityThe form and material of Epidaurus’ Theatre characterize it as one of the most authentic among the known theatres of the ancient world.