Pergamon

2014-06-28

IMG_6203 Acropolis of Pergamon, west coast of today's Turkey.

Acropolis of Pergamon, west coast of today's Turkey.

IMG_6211 Pergamon altar, built during the reign of king Eumenes II (197-156 BC). The altar was dedicated to either Zeus or Athena or all the gods.

Pergamon altar, built during the reign of king Eumenes II (197-156 BC). The altar was dedicated to either Zeus or Athena or all the gods.