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Pergamum (Pergamon) Acropolis

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4 story sections
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Contents

4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to the height of Hellenistic achievement. As we begin our multi-day journey through the heart of Western Anatolia, starting from our base in Izmir, we find ourselves standing upon the windswept ridge of the Pergamum…

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  2. 2The Great Altar and the Throne of Satan

    As we stand near the foundations of the Great Altar of Zeus, it is impossible not to feel the weight of the biblical narrative. While the original friezes now reside in Berlin, the footprint left behind here tells a story of…

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  3. 3The Theater and the Library of the North

    Turning our attention to the western slope, we encounter one of the most breathtaking sights in the ancient world: the Theater of Pergamum. With a capacity for ten thousand spectators, it is the steepest theater of antiquity. …

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  4. 4Closing

    As we conclude our exploration of the Pergamum Acropolis and prepare to descend back into the modern world of Bergama, take a moment to absorb the silence. The kings of the Attalid house are long gone, their statues removed,…

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What is Pergamum (Pergamon) Acropolis?

Pergamum (Pergamon) Acropolis is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates39.1325, 27.1842
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