Pergamon Ancient City
Today’s Bergama was once the site of the Pergamon Ancient City, which served as the capital of a powerful Hellenistic kingdom.
The kingdom is most known for its mark on culture, medicine, science, and its sacred places.
Pergamon Acropolis, the Altar of Zeus, and one of the world’s foremost libraries are great examples of Pergamon’s achievements in art, learning, and religion.
Pergamon’s lower city housed the healing sanctuary Asclepion, which intertwined faith with medicine.
The magnificant ruins of Pergamon serve as a reminder for the empire where wisdom led the strength of the city.
