Pergamon and its Multi-Layered Cultural Landscape
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Stay updated with breaking news from Attalid Dynasty. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Located high above the Bakirçay Plain in Turkiye’s Aegean region – famous for its numerous well-preserved historical sites and unique cuisine, Pergamon and its Multi-Layered Cultural Landscape is among the top must-see attractions in western Turkiye
Pergamon: One Of The Best-preserved Ancient World Cities One of the best-preserved cities of the ancient world, Pergamon sits near modern-day Turkey's west coast next to the city known as Bergama. Pergamon was a prosperous, cosmopolitan city that flourished in antiquity starting with King Lysimachus who ruled from 301 – 281 BC. It became the capital of the kingdom of Pergamon after the fall of the Lysimachian Empire. Then, the Attalid dynasty ruled Pergamon from 281 – 133 BC. It remained a Hellenistic territory until 133, when the city was bequeathed to Rome because Attalus III died wit...