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Selene
The moon goddess Selene is riding on her mule over one of the giants. Detail from the Pergamon Altar's frieze (The frieze depicts the Gigantomachy); built in 2nd century BCE; Today in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin.
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The Giant Killed by Artemis
The giant is killed by Artemis' dog (Artemis' leg on right); Detail from the Pergamon Altar's frieze (The frieze depicts the Gigantomachy); built in 2nd century BCE; Today in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin.
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God Fighting a Giant
The god depicted here is not identified, he is fighting a Giant who has a lion's head, snake legs and a human body. Detail from the Pergamon Altar's frieze (The frieze depictsa Gigantomachy); built in 2nd century BCE. (Pergamon Museum, Berlin...
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Liberation of Prometheus by Heracles
Statue group depicting the liberation of Prometheus by the Greek hero Heracles. Prometheus is freed from the eagle's torment. Found in the North Hall of the Athena Terrace at Pergamon (Turkey). Dated to 100 BCE. (Pergamon Museum, Berlin)
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Ancient Library
Artist's impression of an ancient library, possibly the Great Library of Alexandria.
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Asia Minor
Ancient Asia Minor is a geographic region located in the south-western part of Asia comprising most of present-day Turkey. The earliest reference to the region comes from tablets of the Akkadian Dynasty (2334-2083 BCE) where it was known...
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Ionia
Ionia was a territory in western Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) populated by the Ionians (Greeks who spoke the Ionian dialect) in c. 1150 BCE. It is best known as the birthplace of Greek philosophy (at Miletus) and the site of the Ionian Revolt...
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Best Tourist Attractions Places To Travel In Turkey | Library of Pergamum Destination Spot
Top Tourist Attractions Places To Visit In Turkey | Library of Pergamum Destination Spot - Tourism in Turkey.
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Ishtar Gate
The Ishtar Gate was constructed by the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II circa 575 BCE. It was the eighth gate of the city of Babylon (in present-day Iraq) and was the main entrance into the city. The Ishtar Gate was part of Nebuchadnezzar's...
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Titus Quinctius Flamininus
Titus Quinctius Flamininus (229-174 BCE) was a consul and military commander of the Roman Republic during the Second Macedonian War, who decisively defeated Philip V of Macedon (r. 221-179 BCE) at the Battle of Cynoscephalae in 197 BCE and...