🏛️ Pergamum-Thyateira
Overlapping Hellenistic and Roman archaeological sites in northwestern Anatolia
📌 Fast Facts
- Located in Izmir Province, northwestern Türkiye, near the towns of Bergama and Akhisar
- Pergamum designated UNESCO World Heritage Site (1994); Thyateira remains largely unexcavated
- Pergamum flourished as Attalid kingdom capital (3rd–2nd century BCE) and Roman provincial city
- Both sites lie within active archaeological zones with ongoing conservation efforts
Pergamum and Thyateira represent two significant but distinct ancient urban centers in northwestern Anatolia, separated by approximately 100 ...