🏛️ Pergamum-Thyateira
Hellenistic and Roman archaeological sites in northwestern Anatolia
📌 Fast Facts
- Two distinct ancient cities located in modern-day Izmir Province, Turkey
- Pergamum: major Hellenistic kingdom capital (3rd–2nd century BCE); Thyateira: Roman administrative center
- Pergamum features extensive ruins including a theatre, temple, library, and acropolis fortifications
- Both sites contain artefacts in Turkish museums and international collections
Pergamum and Thyateira were two significant urban centers in ancient northwestern Anatolia, each serving as regional administrative and ...