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  • Temple of Dionysos or Caracalla on the north end of the Acropolis theatre terrace. Ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Ionic temple was originally built in the Hellenistic period around the 2nd century BC and was dedicated to Dionysus. It was later rebuilt in marble and rededicated to Emperor Caracalla (211-217 AD).
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_006.jpg
  • View thru the north portico of the Temple of Trajan, on the upper Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Corinthian order white marble Temple in peripteros plan was constructed on the ruins of Hellenistic structures in the 2nd century AD and was dedicated to Roman Emperor Trajan by his successor Hadrian (Ad 125-138). Bothe emperors were worshipped here.  The Temple is flanked by porticoes on all four sides with the back one being higher.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_004.jpg
  • Temple of Dionysos or Caracalla on the north end of the Acropolis theatre terrace. Ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Ionic temple was originally built in the Hellenistic period around the 2nd century BC and was dedicated to Dionysus. It was later rebuilt in marble and rededicated to Emperor Caracalla (211-217 AD).
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_010.jpg
  • The Hellenistic ancient theatre on the south slope of the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. Dating from the 3rd century BC, the theatre is the steepest of the ancient world. The theatre has 80 rows of seats which could accommodate approximately 10,000 spectators. There was no permanent stage building. The holes for posts supporting the scanae frons and the proscenium are still visible in the pavements on the terrace.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_008.jpg
  • The holes for posts supporting the scanae frons of the Hellenistic ancient theatre. Ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. Dating from the 3rd century BC, the theatre is the steepest of the ancient world. The theatre has 80 rows of seats which could accommodate approximately 10,000 spectators. There was no permanent stage building. The holes for posts supporting the scanae frons and the proscenium are still visible in the pavements on the terrace.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_007.jpg
  • The Hellenistic ancient theatre on the south slope of the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. Dating from the 3rd century BC, the theatre is the steepest of the ancient world. The theatre has 80 rows of seats which could accommodate approximately 10,000 spectators. There was no permanent stage building. The holes for posts supporting the scanae frons and the proscenium are still visible in the pavements on the terrace.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_009.jpg
  • The Hellenistic ancient theatre on the south slope of the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. Dating from the 3rd century BC, the theatre is the steepest of the ancient world. The theatre has 80 rows of seats which could accommodate approximately 10,000 spectators. There was no permanent stage building. The holes for posts supporting the scanae frons and the proscenium are still visible in the pavements on the terrace.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_005.jpg
  • The Temple of Trajan, situated on the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Corinthian order white marble Temple in peripteros plan was constructed on the ruins of Hellenistic structures in the 2nd century AD and was dedicated to Roman Emperor Trajan by his successor Hadrian (Ad 125-138). Bothe emperors were worshipped here.  The Temple is flanked by porticoes on all four sides with the back one being higher.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_001.jpg
  • Panoramic view of the surrounding landscape from the upper Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_003.jpg
  • The Hellenistic ancient theatre on the south slope of the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. Dating from the 3rd century BC, the theatre is the steepest of the ancient world. The theatre has 80 rows of seats which could accommodate approximately 10,000 spectators. There was no permanent stage building. The holes for posts supporting the scanae frons and the proscenium are still visible in the pavements on the terrace.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_002.jpg
  • Section of the ancient paved and colonnaded street known as Via Tecta. Asklepieion. Ancient Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. The street was almost 820 metres long and linked the Asklepieion to the lower city on the hills of the Acropolis.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_008.jpg
  • Foundations of the south portico (stoa) of the Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. Porticos surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_135.jpg
  • Foundations of the south portico (stoa) of the Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. Porticos surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_134.jpg
  • Doric style Hellenistic period portico (stoa) which branches out from the West portico. Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. It was either part of a gymnasium or centre for pilgrims.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_129.jpg
  • Doric style Hellenistic period portico (stoa) which branches out from the West portico. Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. It was either part of a gymnasium or centre for pilgrims.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_124.jpg
  • Doric style Hellenistic period portico (stoa) which branches out from the West portico. Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. It was either part of a gymnasium or centre for pilgrims.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_123.jpg
  • Section of the Roman era Circular treatment structure in the south east corner of the Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.  The building was originally two floors in which only the lower floor survives. The structure was divided into six apsidal sections and had small fountain pools opening as recesses for washing and a sunbathing terrace. It is believed to be used to treat the sick. The structure is also known as the Telesphoreion.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_111.jpg
  • Section of the Roman era Circular treatment structure in the south east corner of the Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.  The building was originally two floors in which only the lower floor survives. The structure was divided into six apsidal sections and had small fountain pools opening as recesses for washing and a sunbathing terrace. It is believed to be used to treat the sick. The structure is also known as the Telesphoreion.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_109.jpg
  • Section of the Roman era Circular treatment structure in the south east corner of the Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.  The building was originally two floors in which only the lower floor survives. The structure was divided into six apsidal sections and had small fountain pools opening as recesses for washing and a sunbathing terrace. It is believed to be used to treat the sick. The structure is also known as the Telesphoreion.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_106.jpg
  • Roman era sacred fountain where patients bathed and drank water in the Asklepieion sacred area. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_089.jpg
  • Column Pedestal with Greek inscription beside the sacred area North stoa of the Asklepieion. Ancient Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. The stoa surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides. In the background is the Roman Theatre.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_056.jpg
  • Column Pedestal with Greek inscription beside the sacred area North stoa of the Asklepieion. Ancient Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. The stoa surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides. In the background is the Roman Theatre.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_054.jpg
  • North section of the Portico (stoa) which surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_039.jpg
  • North section of the Portico (stoa) which surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_036.jpg
  • View of the Propylon (entrance) courtyard of the Asklepieion. Ancient Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. Built on the foundations earlier Greek and Hellenistic structures, the current Propylon dates to the 2nd century AD and was surrounded on three sides by a colonnaded in Corinthian order
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_025.jpg
  • Small fountain or pedastal on the ancient colonnaded paved street (Via Tecta). Asklepieion. Ancient Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_023.jpg
  • Egg and dart moulding and ornate architectural fragments. Temple of Dionysus or Caracalla. Ancient Pergamum. Turkey. Located on the north end of the Acropolis theatre terrace, the Ionic temple was originally built in the Hellenistic period around the 2nd century BC and was dedicated to Dionysus. It was later rebuilt in marble and rededicated to Emperor Caracalla (211-217 AD).
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_116.jpg
  • The Hellenistic ancient theatre on the south slope of the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. Dating from the 3rd century BC, the theatre is the steepest of the ancient world. The theatre has 80 rows of seats which could accommodate approximately 10,000 spectators. There was no permanent stage building. The holes for posts supporting the scanae frons and the proscenium are still visible in the pavements on the terrace.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_084.jpg
  • The Hellenistic ancient theatre on the south slope of the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. Dating from the 3rd century BC, the theatre is the steepest of the ancient world. The theatre has 80 rows of seats which could accommodate approximately 10,000 spectators. There was no permanent stage building. The holes for posts supporting the scanae frons and the proscenium are still visible in the pavements on the terrace.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_079.jpg
  • Well preserved upper section of the city walls that surround the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_061.jpg
  • Well preserved upper section of the city walls that surround the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_060.jpg
  • East Portico of the Temple of Trajan, upper Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Corinthian order white marble Temple in peripteros plan was constructed on the ruins of Hellenistic structures in the 2nd century AD and was dedicated to Roman Emperor Trajan by his successor Hadrian (Ad 125-138). Bothe emperors were worshipped here.  The Temple is flanked by porticoes on all four sides with the back one being higher.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_051.jpg
  • East Portico of the Temple of Trajan, upper Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Corinthian order white marble Temple in peripteros plan was constructed on the ruins of Hellenistic structures in the 2nd century AD and was dedicated to Roman Emperor Trajan by his successor Hadrian (Ad 125-138). Bothe emperors were worshipped here.  The Temple is flanked by porticoes on all four sides with the back one being higher.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_048.jpg
  • View thru the north portico of the Temple of Trajan, on the upper Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Corinthian order white marble Temple in peripteros plan was constructed on the ruins of Hellenistic structures in the 2nd century AD and was dedicated to Roman Emperor Trajan by his successor Hadrian (Ad 125-138). Bothe emperors were worshipped here.  The Temple is flanked by porticoes on all four sides with the back one being higher.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_040.jpg
  • View thru the north portico of the Temple of Trajan, on the upper Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Corinthian order white marble Temple in peripteros plan was constructed on the ruins of Hellenistic structures in the 2nd century AD and was dedicated to Roman Emperor Trajan by his successor Hadrian (Ad 125-138). Bothe emperors were worshipped here.  The Temple is flanked by porticoes on all four sides with the back one being higher.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_039.jpg
  • The Temple of Trajan, situated on the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Corinthian order white marble Temple in peripteros plan was constructed on the ruins of Hellenistic structures in the 2nd century AD and was dedicated to Roman Emperor Trajan by his successor Hadrian (Ad 125-138). Bothe emperors were worshipped here.  The Temple is flanked by porticoes on all four sides with the back one being higher.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_032.jpg
  • The Temple of Trajan, situated on the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Corinthian order white marble Temple in peripteros plan was constructed on the ruins of Hellenistic structures in the 2nd century AD and was dedicated to Roman Emperor Trajan by his successor Hadrian (Ad 125-138). Bothe emperors were worshipped here.  The Temple is flanked by porticoes on all four sides with the back one being higher.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_029.jpg
  • The Temple of Trajan, situated on the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Corinthian order white marble Temple in peripteros plan was constructed on the ruins of Hellenistic structures in the 2nd century AD and was dedicated to Roman Emperor Trajan by his successor Hadrian (Ad 125-138). Bothe emperors were worshipped here.  The Temple is flanked by porticoes on all four sides with the back one being higher.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_030.jpg
  • The Temple of Trajan, situated on the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Corinthian order white marble Temple in peripteros plan was constructed on the ruins of Hellenistic structures in the 2nd century AD and was dedicated to Roman Emperor Trajan by his successor Hadrian (Ad 125-138). Bothe emperors were worshipped here.  The Temple is flanked by porticoes on all four sides with the back one being higher.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_023.jpg
  • Foundations of the south portico (stoa) of the Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. Porticos surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_133.jpg
  • Roman era sacred fountain where patients bathed and drank water in the Asklepieion sacred area. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_094.jpg
  • View of the 2nd century AD Roman Theatre at the Asklepieion. Ancient Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. The theatre was dedicated to Asclepius and Athena Hygieia and had a capacity to seat 3500 spectators.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_081.jpg
  • North section of the Portico (stoa) which surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_047.jpg
  • North section of the Portico (stoa) which surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_041.jpg
  • North section of the Portico (stoa) which surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_035.jpg
  • Ornate marble altar in the centre of the Propylon (entrance) courtyard of the Asklepieion. Ancient Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. Built on the foundations earlier Greek and Hellenistic structures, the current Propylon dates to the 2nd century AD and was surrounded on three sides by a  colonnaded in Corinthian order. In the background is the north stoa (Portico) and then the Roman Theatre further back.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_030.jpg
  • Section of the ancient paved and colonnaded street known as Via Tecta. Asklepieion. Ancient Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. The street was almost 820 metres long and linked the Asklepieion to the lower city on the hills of the Acropolis.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_013.jpg
  • The remains of the Hellenistic Great Altar of Zeus and Athena on the Acropolis. Ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Altar was considered as one of 7 wonders of the ancient world.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_127.jpg
  • The remains of the Hellenistic Great Altar of Zeus and Athena on the Acropolis. Ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Altar was considered as one of 7 wonders of the ancient world.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_122.jpg
  • Sacrificial altar of the Temple of Dionysos or Caracalla on the Acropolis theatre terrace. Ancient Pergamum. Bergama, Turkey. The Ionic temple was originally built in the Hellenistic period around the 2nd century BC and was dedicated to Dionysus. It was later rebuilt in marble and rededicated to Emperor Caracalla (211-217 AD).
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_119.jpg
  • Egg and dart moulding and ornate architectural fragments. Temple of Dionysus or Caracalla. Ancient Pergamum. Turkey. Located on the north end of the Acropolis theatre terrace, the Ionic temple was originally built in the Hellenistic period around the 2nd century BC and was dedicated to Dionysus. It was later rebuilt in marble and rededicated to Emperor Caracalla (211-217 AD).
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_114.jpg
  • Temple of Dionysos or Caracalla on the north end of the Acropolis theatre terrace. Ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Ionic temple was originally built in the Hellenistic period around the 2nd century BC and was dedicated to Dionysus. It was later rebuilt in marble and rededicated to Emperor Caracalla (211-217 AD).
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_112.jpg
  • The holes for posts supporting the scanae frons of the Hellenistic ancient theatre. Ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. Dating from the 3rd century BC, the theatre is the steepest of the ancient world. The theatre has 80 rows of seats which could accommodate approximately 10,000 spectators. There was no permanent stage building. The holes for posts supporting the scanae frons and the proscenium are still visible in the pavements on the terrace.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_096.jpg
  • The Hellenistic ancient theatre on the south slope of the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. Dating from the 3rd century BC, the theatre is the steepest of the ancient world. The theatre has 80 rows of seats which could accommodate approximately 10,000 spectators. There was no permanent stage building. The holes for posts supporting the scanae frons and the proscenium are still visible in the pavements on the terrace.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_075.jpg
  • Palaces ruins and VIP residences on the upper Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_068.jpg
  • Palaces ruins and VIP residences on the upper Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_067.jpg
  • Palaces ruins and upper section of the city walls that surround the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_065.jpg
  • The Temple of Trajan, situated on the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Corinthian order white marble Temple in peripteros plan was constructed on the ruins of Hellenistic structures in the 2nd century AD and was dedicated to Roman Emperor Trajan by his successor Hadrian (Ad 125-138). Bothe emperors were worshipped here.  The Temple is flanked by porticoes on all four sides with the back one being higher.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_016.jpg
  • Doric style Hellenistic period portico (stoa) which branches out from the West portico. Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. It was either part of a gymnasium or centre for pilgrims.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_127.jpg
  • Doric style Hellenistic period portico (stoa) which branches out from the West portico. Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. It was either part of a gymnasium or centre for pilgrims.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_120.jpg
  • Doric style Hellenistic period portico (stoa) which branches out from the West portico. Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. It was either part of a gymnasium or centre for pilgrims.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_119.jpg
  • Ruins of the Temple of Asklepios, which was the most beautiful structure of the Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.  The building dates from 142AD and was a Hellenistic styled circular domed building fronted by a colonnaded entrance. It had a hemispherical dome of 24 metres in diameter with an oculus to allow light and air. It has been compared to the Pantheon in Rome, although smaller in size.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_117.jpg
  • Ruins of the Temple of Asklepios, which was the most beautiful structure of the Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.  The building dates from 142AD and was a Hellenistic styled circular domed building fronted by a colonnaded entrance. It had a hemispherical dome of 24 metres in diameter with an oculus to allow light and air. It has been compared to the Pantheon in Rome, although smaller in size.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_116.jpg
  • Ruins of the Temple of Asklepios, which was the most beautiful structure of the Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.  The building dates from 142AD and was a Hellenistic styled circular domed building fronted by a colonnaded entrance. It had a hemispherical dome of 24 metres in diameter with an oculus to allow light and air. It has been compared to the Pantheon in Rome, although smaller in size.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_114.jpg
  • Section of the Roman era Circular treatment structure in the south east corner of the Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.  The building was originally two floors in which only the lower floor survives. The structure was divided into six apsidal sections and had small fountain pools opening as recesses for washing and a sunbathing terrace. It is believed to be used to treat the sick. The structure is also known as the Telesphoreion.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_113.jpg
  • Section of the Roman era Circular treatment structure in the south east corner of the Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.  The building was originally two floors in which only the lower floor survives. The structure was divided into six apsidal sections and had small fountain pools opening as recesses for washing and a sunbathing terrace. It is believed to be used to treat the sick. The structure is also known as the Telesphoreion.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_108.jpg
  • Section of the Roman era Circular treatment structure in the south east corner of the Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.  The building was originally two floors in which only the lower floor survives. The structure was divided into six apsidal sections and had small fountain pools opening as recesses for washing and a sunbathing terrace. It is believed to be used to treat the sick. The structure is also known as the Telesphoreion.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_105.jpg
  • Section of the Roman era Circular treatment structure in the south east corner of the Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.  The building was originally two floors in which only the lower floor survives. The structure was divided into six apsidal sections and had small fountain pools opening as recesses for washing and a sunbathing terrace. It is believed to be used to treat the sick. The structure is also known as the Telesphoreion.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_103.jpg
  • Section of the Roman era Circular treatment structure in the south east corner of the Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.  The building was originally two floors in which only the lower floor survives. The structure was divided into six apsidal sections and had small fountain pools opening as recesses for washing and a sunbathing terrace. It is believed to be used to treat the sick. The structure is also known as the Telesphoreion.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_101.jpg
  • Steps leading into the 80 metre long vaulted Roman tunnel in the Asklepieion sacred area. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. The tunnel, which had holes in the roof to admit light, linked the centre of the sacred area to a late Roman circular house of treatment building, also known as the Telesphoreion.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_095.jpg
  • View of the 2nd century AD Roman Theatre at the Asklepieion. Ancient Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. The theatre was dedicated to Asclepius and Athena Hygieia and had a capacity to seat 3500 spectators.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_084.jpg
  • View of the 2nd century AD Roman Theatre at the Asklepieion. Ancient Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. The theatre was dedicated to Asclepius and Athena Hygieia and had a capacity to seat 3500 spectators.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_083.jpg
  • Section of the sacred area North stoa of the Asklepieion with the Roman theatre in background. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. The stoa surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_065.jpg
  • North West corner of the colonnaded stoa (portico) and Roman Theatre in background. Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. The stoa surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides. In the background is the Roman Theatre.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_060.jpg
  • North section of the Portico (stoa) which surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_048.jpg
  • North section of the stoa (Portico) which surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. In the background is the Roman Theatre.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_033.jpg
  • Ornate marble altar in the centre of the Propylon (entrance) courtyard of the Asklepieion. Ancient Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. Built on the foundations earlier Greek and Hellenistic structures, the current Propylon dates to the 2nd century AD and was surrounded on three sides by a  colonnaded in Corinthian order. In the background is the north stoa (Portico) and then the Roman Theatre further back.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_032.jpg
  • North West corner of the colonnaded stoa (portico) and Roman Theatre in background. Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. The stoa surrounded the Asklepieion sacred area on three sides. In the background is the Roman Theatre.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Asclepieum_004.jpg
  • The remains of the Hellenistic Great Altar of Zeus and Athena on the Acropolis. Ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Altar was considered as one of 7 wonders of the ancient world.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_124.jpg
  • Temple of Dionysos or Caracalla on the north end of the Acropolis theatre terrace. Ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Ionic temple was originally built in the Hellenistic period around the 2nd century BC and was dedicated to Dionysus. It was later rebuilt in marble and rededicated to Emperor Caracalla (211-217 AD).
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_113.jpg
  • Temple of Dionysos or Caracalla on the north end of the Acropolis theatre terrace. Ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Ionic temple was originally built in the Hellenistic period around the 2nd century BC and was dedicated to Dionysus. It was later rebuilt in marble and rededicated to Emperor Caracalla (211-217 AD).
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_111.jpg
  • Temple of Dionysos or Caracalla on the north end of the Acropolis theatre terrace. Ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Ionic temple was originally built in the Hellenistic period around the 2nd century BC and was dedicated to Dionysus. It was later rebuilt in marble and rededicated to Emperor Caracalla (211-217 AD).
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_107.jpg
  • Temple of Dionysos or Caracalla on the north end of the Acropolis theatre terrace. Ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Ionic temple was originally built in the Hellenistic period around the 2nd century BC and was dedicated to Dionysus. It was later rebuilt in marble and rededicated to Emperor Caracalla (211-217 AD).
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_101.jpg
  • Temple of Dionysos or Caracalla on the north end of the Acropolis theatre terrace. Ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Ionic temple was originally built in the Hellenistic period around the 2nd century BC and was dedicated to Dionysus. It was later rebuilt in marble and rededicated to Emperor Caracalla (211-217 AD).
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_099.jpg
  • Elevated view of the Temple of Dionysus and Hellenistic on Acropolis theatre terrace. Ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey.
    Turkey_Pergamum_Acropolis_097.jpg
  • Temple of Dionysos or Caracalla on the north end of the Acropolis theatre terrace. Ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Ionic temple was originally built in the Hellenistic period around the 2nd century BC and was dedicated to Dionysus. It was later rebuilt in marble and rededicated to Emperor Caracalla (211-217 AD).
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  • The Hellenistic ancient theatre on the south slope of the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. Dating from the 3rd century BC, the theatre is the steepest of the ancient world. The theatre has 80 rows of seats which could accommodate approximately 10,000 spectators. There was no permanent stage building. The holes for posts supporting the scanae frons and the proscenium are still visible in the pavements on the terrace.
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  • Temenos or Sacred precinct of Athena on the upper Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The temenos built for Athena, the protecting goddess of the city, is the oldest temple of Pergamum and dates from the 4th century BC. Only parts of the crepidoma survive.
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  • Ruins of the Barracks of the military unit that was responsible for security on the Acropolis and palaces. Pergamum, modern day Bergama, Turkey.
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  • The altar along the north portico of the Temple of Trajan, upper Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Corinthian order white marble Temple in peripteros plan was constructed on the ruins of Hellenistic structures in the 2nd century AD and was dedicated to Roman Emperor Trajan by his successor Hadrian (Ad 125-138). Bothe emperors were worshipped here.  The Temple is flanked by porticoes on all four sides with the back one being higher
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  • The Temple of Trajan, situated on the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Corinthian order white marble Temple in peripteros plan was constructed on the ruins of Hellenistic structures in the 2nd century AD and was dedicated to Roman Emperor Trajan by his successor Hadrian (Ad 125-138). Bothe emperors were worshipped here.  The Temple is flanked by porticoes on all four sides with the back one being higher.
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  • The Temple of Trajan, situated on the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Corinthian order white marble Temple in peripteros plan was constructed on the ruins of Hellenistic structures in the 2nd century AD and was dedicated to Roman Emperor Trajan by his successor Hadrian (Ad 125-138). Bothe emperors were worshipped here.  The Temple is flanked by porticoes on all four sides with the back one being higher.
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  • The Temple of Trajan, situated on the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum modern day Bergama, Turkey. The Corinthian order white marble Temple in peripteros plan was constructed on the ruins of Hellenistic structures in the 2nd century AD and was dedicated to Roman Emperor Trajan by his successor Hadrian (Ad 125-138). Bothe emperors were worshipped here.  The Temple is flanked by porticoes on all four sides with the back one being higher.
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  • Doric style Hellenistic period portico (stoa) which branches out from the West portico. Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. It was either part of a gymnasium or centre for pilgrims.
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  • Doric style Hellenistic period portico (stoa) which branches out from the West portico. Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. It was either part of a gymnasium or centre for pilgrims.
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  • Doric style Hellenistic period portico (stoa) which branches out from the West portico. Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. It was either part of a gymnasium or centre for pilgrims.
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  • Doric style Hellenistic period portico (stoa) which branches out from the West portico. Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey. It was either part of a gymnasium or centre for pilgrims.
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  • Section of the Roman era Circular treatment structure in the south east corner of the Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.  The building was originally two floors in which only the lower floor survives. The structure was divided into six apsidal sections and had small fountain pools opening as recesses for washing and a sunbathing terrace. It is believed to be used to treat the sick. The structure is also known as the Telesphoreion.
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  • Section of the Roman era Circular treatment structure in the south east corner of the Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.  The building was originally two floors in which only the lower floor survives. The structure was divided into six apsidal sections and had small fountain pools opening as recesses for washing and a sunbathing terrace. It is believed to be used to treat the sick. The structure is also known as the Telesphoreion.
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  • Section of the Roman era Circular treatment structure in the south east corner of the Asklepieion. Pergamum, Bergama, Turkey.  The building was originally two floors in which only the lower floor survives. The structure was divided into six apsidal sections and had small fountain pools opening as recesses for washing and a sunbathing terrace. It is believed to be used to treat the sick. The structure is also known as the Telesphoreion.
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