What a nice bunch of rocks on a hill. Pergamon, in western Turkey, is a hilltop city established as far back as the 8th century BC and spans Greek, Roman, and Byzantine eras. Most of the architectural gems date to the Greek period.
The mighty temple of Trajan and Zeus.
A long procession of barrel vaults at the upper sanctuary. Big column base at the Dionysos temple.
Trajan and Zeus temple detail, showing how marble was used as a cladding. Vinyl siding, here we come.
Frieze and column pieces in need of a home. Plenty of work for future grad students.
The massive theater, built into the steep hillside. From the 3rd century BC and it could hold 10,000 spectators. Origin of the nosebleed?
A long procession of barrel vaults at the upper sanctuary. Big column base at the Dionysos temple.
Frieze and column pieces in need of a home. Plenty of work for future grad students.
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