C. Pfaff, Anthi Balitsari, John K. Papadopoulos, B. Molloy, Victoria Sabetai, Christina Avronidaki
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Abstract:The Asklepieion at Epidauros has yielded numerous altars inscribed with symbols and alphabetic numerals in the 4th century A.D., but relatively little attention has been paid to these Late Antique markings in recent scholarship. This article reviews what is known about the symbols and numerals and explores how they may have been used. Since no similar usage of symbols and numerals is attested on altars elsewhere, it is suggested here that the marks on the Epidaurian altars responded to the specific liturgical requirements of the Asklepieion, which demanded the regular servicing of an unusually large number of altars.
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The School"s major publication, the Annual of the British School at Athens, is an illustrated volume of over 300 pages, with its Centenary volume appearing in 1995. It is a peer-reviewed journal, which publishes accounts of the School"s projects and articles on a wide range of Hellenic subjects. The table of contents for Volumes 103 and 104 (2008 and 2009) are available below, along with information for contributors. The Annual is available to Subscribing Members of the School. Alternatively, contact the London Secretary for subscription information.
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