, across the peninsula from Argos.]] Epidaurus (Greek: , Epidauros) was a small city (polis) in ancient Greece, at the Saronic Gulf. The modern town Epidavros (?????????), part of the prefecture of Argolis, was built near the ancient site. History Epidaurus was independent of Argos and not included in Argolis until the time of the Romans. With its supporting territory, it formed the small territory called Epidauria. Reputed to be the birthplace of Apollo's son Asklepios, the healer, Epidaurus was known for his sanctuary situated about five miles (8 km) from the town, as well as its theater, which is once again in use today. The cult of Asklepios at Epidaurus is attested in the 6th century BC, when the older hill-top sanctuary of Apollo Maleatas was no longer spacious enough. The asclepieion at Epidaurus was the most celebrated healing center of the Classical world, the place where ill peop