Archaeological excavations at the site of the Asklepieion in ancient Pheneos, in the Peloponnese, have yielded impressive findings.

Ancient Pheneos, located in the Pheneos plateau of the same name in the prefecture of Corinth lies at a height of 750 meters. It was the site of Asclepeion, dating from the 2nd half ot eh 2nd century BC. Unearthed in the late Fifties, archeologists found remnants of an ancient settlement and marble parts of statues that are now located at the local museum.

The first phase of excavations concluded in September 2014 under the direction of the ephorate of ancient antiquities in Corinth. Uncovered were a pedestal that stood as the base for two bronze statues, later replaced by one made of stone. Anogher discovery was the form of the Ionic colonnade and the access to the sanctuary.

Archaeologists say the colonnade was shaped like a “Π” with a space of 2.30 meters between the columns.They also revealed that worshippers entered the sanctuary from the east via a ramp. A secondary entrance was located to the north, along the corresponding wall of the courtyard.