Today it is used as cemetery temple. It is the central building, the old Christian basilica. Balducci dates it to the 7th – 8th century because of its construction. Parts of the Basilica were excavated during the Italian reign, but today we have no traces of them. It is possible that there were two Basilicas on either side since research
has shown mosaic floors in the area of the monument. The Baptistry was square shaped on the outside and circular on the inside with four semicircle niches at the four corners, one in the middle of the eastern side and one in the middle of the northern side. In the interior, there are raised central columns. Of which eight have Ionic top pieces and length wise were decorated by a raised cross. The dome was supported by eight arches and columns. In the interior many murals from the 12 – 13 century were saved. These show scenes of St John’s life like the birth, the flight of Elizabeth, the slaughter of Zaharia. Recently after cleaning was carried out at a mural of the dormition of the Virgin Mary was found and dated to the end of the 13 – 14 century.
Hippocrates-Father of Medicine
Hippocrates is considered by scientists to be the founder of medicine. He may have been the most important doctor of the ancient times and the best representative of the Medical School of Kos. He was also a profound philosopher and humanitarian. He was born in Kos in 460 BC and was the son...
I swear by Apollo the physician, and Aesculapius, and Hygeia, and Panacea and all the gods and goddesses, making them my witnesses, that I will fulfill, according to my ability and judgment, this Oath and covenant. To hold him, who has taught me this art, as equal to my parents...
According to the most popular myth, Asclepius was the son of Apollo and Koronida, daughter of the King of Thesallia Fleyia. Koronida fell in love with Ishi and so Apollo ordered her death from his sister Artemis. Apollo saved the infant Koronida was carrying, he took it to Pylio and entrusted its upbringing to either...
