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Pergamon - Upper and Lower Agoras

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

The Agoras (Forum) are terraces located on south of the Altar of Zeus and were built in the Hellenistic period in the style of Hermes, the god of commerce. Because of the levels of the surrounding land, the covered patios are three storeys on the outside, but only one inside. The Upper Agora was once […]

Pergamon : Acropolis

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

The Acropolis was built on an extremely steep hill, approached by a winding road ascending some 300m. In this uniquely designed city, religious, official, social and commercial buildings are all found side-by-side. The King of Pergamum is on the top of this hill, which has been inhabited since ancient times. There are also five cisterns […]