The first mention of Pergamon in written records after ancient times comes from the 13th century. Beginning with Ciriaco de' Pizzicolli in the 15th century, ever more travellers visited the place and …

Aug 28, 2025 · In the mid-second century A.D., it became known throughout the Mediterranean world as a center of ancient medicine, largely due to the presence of the eminent Roman physician Galen (c. …

Apr 23, 2024 · The ancient city of Pergamon, nestled atop a commanding hill in the modern-day Turkish town of Bergama, represents a fascinating blend of Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman …

Pergamum, ancient Greek city in Mysia, situated 16 miles from the Aegean Sea on a lofty isolated hill on the northern side of the broad valley of the Caicus (modern Bakır) River. The site is occupied by the …

Sep 8, 2022 · Pergamon (also Pergamum) was a major intellectual and cultural center in Mysia (northwest Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey) which flourished under the Attalid Dynasty (281-133 …

May 18, 2021 · Pergamum was a thriving ancient Greek then Roman city, home to famous sites such as its Asclepion, theatre and library. Pergamum, also spelt Pergamon, is a famous archaeological site in …

Oct 29, 2025 · Explore Pergamon's rich history, ancient ruins, travel tips, and cultural heritage in our detailed, comprehensive guide for visitors.

Oct 15, 2025 · The German Archaeological Institute has just released detailed updated digital maps of the ancient city of Pergamon (also known as Pergamum). For the first time since 1973, the new …

The acropolis of Pergamon was the capital of the Hellenistic Attalid dynasty, a major centre of learning in the ancient world. Monumental temples, theatres, stoa or porticoes, gymnasium, altar and library …

Pergamon (also known as Pergamum) was an influential and wealthy ancient Greek city located in the northwest of Asia Minor, near what is today Bergama in Turkey.