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Temple of Trajan
Pergamum, at one time the capital city of the Roman province of Asia Minor, was known for its spectacular architecture and many beautiful temples dedicated to a variety of gods. The apostle John wrote a letter to the Christians who lived in Pergamum, recorded in Revelation 2:12-17.
John gives the city of Pergamum an unusual epithet: "I know where you live; where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me, even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness who was put to death in your city; where Satan lives" (verse 13).
Pergamum was built on a hill rising 1,000 feet above the valley. Its name comes from a Greek word meaning, citadel. It is home to two of Turkey's most famous sites: the Acropolis and Asklepion, both listed in the top 100 historical sites on the Mediterranean.
It is composed of three main parts: the Acropolis, the sacred, social, and cultural center of the city; the Lower City, housing the lower class; and the Asklepion, which some consider one of the earliest medical centers on record.
Pergamum was built on a hill rising 1,000 feet above the valley. Its name comes from a Greek word meaning, citadel. It is home to two of Turkey's most famous sites: the Acropolis and Asklepion, both listed in the top 100 historical sites on the Mediterranean.
It is composed of three main parts: the Acropolis, the sacred, social, and cultural center of the city; the Lower City, housing the lower class; and the Asklepion, which some consider one of the earliest medical centers on record.
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