Sculpture in religious context: Reconstructing the cult of Asklepios on Kalymnos
Kalymnos¹ is a small island located in the South Sporades, between Kos and Leros and close to the Karian coast. Its territory, consisting of two minor valleys, including the nearby islets, is estimated to 93 km². Three main zones of archaeological significance may be distinguished on Kalymnos: the f...
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Zusammenfassung: | Kalymnos¹ is a small island located in the South Sporades, between Kos and Leros and close to the Karian coast. Its territory, consisting of two minor valleys, including the nearby islets, is estimated to 93 km². Three main zones of archaeological significance may be distinguished on Kalymnos: the first zone is the southern valley, extending across the island, which consists of the modern harbour of Pothaia in the east to the bay of Linaria and Kandouni in the west. The second zone covers the long flat valley of Vathy, which is admittedly the most fertile ground on Kalymnos; it is |
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