Pergamon site
Title
Pergamon site
Date
2nd c. BCE
Identifier
5441
Work Type
complexes (buildings)
Work Location
Turkey (nation)
Bergama (inhabited place)
Style/Period
Hellenistic
Subject
ancient sites
Description
View of the platform where the Altar of Zeus once stood in Pergamon, Turkey. "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. In the 2nd century B.C. the 10,000 seat theater, the library adjacent to the Sanctuary of Athena, and the Great Altar of Zeus and Athena were added,"--Perseus Digital Library. Worden Photo
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Reproduction Source
37
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-GRK2-1203
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