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PERGAMUM (PERGAMON)
Located 100
km north of İzmir in the Bakirçay river
base in, Bergama is one of Turkey's
oldest civilized settlements and it has
been inhabited from pre-historic times
through the Ionic, Roman and Byzantine
civilizations. It has yielded
archeological treasures of which
importance is recognized world-wide.To
the southwest of Bergama, Asclepion, an
important health center of the ancient
world, the acropolis founded on top of a
steep hill (300 m) and the Temple of
Serapis (Kızıl Avlu) make this area a
fascinating stop for history-loving
tourists.
The Altar
of Zeus was smuggled to Germany in 1897.
The modern day name comes directly from
its ancient name, Pergamum. Known for
centuries for its monuments, it was a
great city and served as the centre of
Pergamum kingdom. Its location made it
strategic in the Middle Ages and it was
the centre of the Karesioğullari
Principality before it finally became a
part of the Ottoman State.
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