The  First Settlement Area of Pergamon City with its Ancient Name 

The Acropolis means 'Upper City'. Excavations at the Acropolis of Pergamon started in 1874. This magnificent city was unearthed during these excavations. Here the king, his family and the notables of the city lived.

What You Will See at the Acropolis

Temple of Traianus (Trajan)

The most magnificent building you will see in the current Acropolis. We see its magnificence when it was 'full' with its beautiful columns. The ornaments, embroideries and crowns on the columns are beautiful. It is old, yellowed but very strong and majestic.

It was built by Emperor Hadrian in honor of Trajan, who preceded him and declared himself an emperor.

Zeus Sunnah - Zeus Altar

The most magnificent works of the acropolis are the Altar of Zeus. Here you will see only the stair-like foundations of the Altar of Zeus. Because the excavation was taken to Berlin with the permission of the Ottoman Sultan of the time by the German team. Altar of Zeus, King of Pergamon II. It was built in memory of winning the war against the Galatians by Eumenes.

Pergamon Acropolis Theater

Another structure you will see in the Acropolis. It is extremely steep. It is also called the steepest theatre in the world today with 15 thousand people.

Temple of Dionysus

The building located just next to the theatre;

Also in Pergamon Acropolis;  You will also see the ruins of the Sanctuary of Athena, Library, Gymnasium and Temple of Demeter.

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