Overview
One of the most important cities of Hellenistic and Roman period, Pergamon is located in modern Bergama(named after Pergamon), İzmir. Pergamon had an enormous effect on antiquity and human history before it lost importance around 5th century AD. The city is known for its invention of patchment, an early type of paper which allowed easier recording and writing, being one of the holy sites of early christianity (which is called seven churches of Asia) which was also important for spread of Christianity in Roman Empire. Its majestic and very beautiful ruins must be visited for those are looking for cultural trip around western Turkey.
Continue reading “PERGAMON- JEWEL OF WESTERN ANATOLIA”