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🏛️ Elaia-Pergamum

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🏛️ Elaia-Pergamum
Ancient port city of the Pergamene Kingdom in northwestern Anatolia


🕐 2 min read · Updated 15 Mar 2026 at 13:40
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  • Location: Near Bergama, İzmir Province, Türkiye (39.123°N, 27.181°E)
  • Period: Hellenistic to Roman era, circa 4th century BCE – 4th century CE
  • Function: Principal seaport serving the inland city of Pergamum
  • Status: Archaeological site with partial remains; no major recent excavations reported

Elaia (also spelled Elæa) was the harbour city and maritime gateway of ancient Pergamum, situated on the Aegean ...

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