Remains of the temple of Aesculapius (Asklepieion), Athens: a round pit once used for holding sacred snakes. Photograph by Peter Johnston-Saint, 1930.

  • Johnston-Saint, P. (Peter), 1886-
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1930
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576674i
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1930

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1 photograph : photoprint ; sheet 8.2 x 14 cm

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The temple of Aesculapius, the Acropolis, Athens. Round pit once covered with a roof supported by columns, used as the abode for sacred snakes. Photograph taken by Captain Saint, 1930 Lettering attached to note on verso gives information on photograph

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