Off the coast of Epidaurus in Argolis there is an unusual underwater archaeological site: the remains of ancient buildings, roads and houses are visible under the clear water.
In a quiet area Argolidsbelow the surface of the sea, lies one of the most impressive underwater sites Greece – so-called sunken city of Epidaurus.
Just a few meters under the water you can discern traces of ancient structures, parts of roads and the foundations of houses. All this creates the feeling of a settlement that seems to be frozen in time and left untouched on the seabed.
This area is historically associated with ancient Epidaurusfamous for sanctuary of Asclepius and its special role in medicine and culture of antiquity. The underwater site gives the impression that ancient activity in the area was even more extensive than is known today.
The place attracts lovers divingas well as those who engage in free exploration of the sea. The transparency of the water in many cases allows you to see ancient remains even without special equipment.
This experience is considered unique because it is not just a tourist attraction, but a direct contact with history. Each underwater trace seems to reveal a part of the daily life of a world that has disappeared under the surface of the sea.
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