The odeon of the asclepeion at Messene, Greece. Artist: Samuel Magal

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The odeon of the asclepeion at Messene, Greece. Ancient Messene lies on the slopes of Mt Ithomi, 30km/19 miles northwest of Kalamata. It was founded by Epaminondas in 369 BC after the battle of Leuctra and the first Theban invasion of the Peloponnese.

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Size: 5157px × 3396px
Location: World,Europe,Greece
Photo credit: © Samuel Magal/Sites & Photos/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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