Acropolis and Agora Pergamon
Title
Acropolis and Agora Pergamon
Date
ca. 3rd century BCE
Identifier
5531
Work Type
visual works
Work Location
Turkey (nation)
Bergama (inhabited place)
Style/Period
Hellenistic
Subject
acropolises
drawings (visual works)
Description
Drawing of the acropolis and agora at ancient Pergamon in Turkey. "The oldest section of Pergamon, the acropolis or upper city, sits on an impressive steep ridge between two tributaries of the Caicus river. The ridge is naturally fortified on all but the S side which slopes down to the Caicus valley floor. The Caicus valley provides access from Pergamon to the Aegean coast and the port town of Elaea in the W and the Persian Royal Road to the E. The upper city, which was fortified in the 4th or 3rd century B.C. contains the 3rd century Sanctuary of Athena, the oldest cult center of the city as well as palace quarters, barracks, and arsenals,"--Perseus Digital Library. Mon. Ant. I., Pl. 80-82
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Reproduction Source
38
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
GPB-GRK1-1276
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