Travelling by bus across town to the Bergama is located on the north Izmir takes about two hours. Arriving in Bergama, we still have to ride dolmus to reach the ruins of the old city Pergamon. Dolmus that we were riding great sway over cobblestones. It is said that the city government to maintain the authenticity of the city of Bergama by not pave the road to the ruins of some old town of Pergamon.
During the dynasty Attalid this city became the center of the kingdom of Pergamon, is located on the hill so it is often also referred to as the Acropolis of Pergamon. Acropolis that was built by the Greeks in the Pergamon has a different function with the Acropolis in Athens. Development in the Pergamon Acropolis devoted to social and cultural development, where in Athens devoted to religious issues.
Pergamon ruins of the old town area has an ancient theater in the world tercuram built in the Hellenistic period, with 80 rows seating that can seat around 10,000 spectators. In days of old theatrical performances took almost all day, therefore this theater was built in the arena of open countryside with views down the hill, so the audience can also enjoy the beautiful natural scenery. Today when I sit in one seat, modern city of Bergama is a scene.
Pergamon Library is the second best library in the ancient Greek civilization, has a collection of 200,000 volumes, which in turn by Mark Antony is given to Cleopatra as a wedding gift to complement the library in Alexandria. It is said the origin of parchment word synonymous with the word Pergamon. Because after the Egyptians prohibited the export of papyrus wood, king of Pergamon ordered to search for new materials, so that for the first time produced parchment made from goat and cow skin.
The building that once attracted our attention is the temple ruins of Troy with towering pillars beautiful. After the Pergamon kingdom ruled by the Romans, the temple was built in the 2nd century by Hadrian, one of the students of Troy. The ruins of Troy left temple consists of several pillars which are lined with Corinthian style made of marble.
One of the archaeological sites which unfortunately can not be seen anymore in the Pergamon Altar of Zeus. These historic relics brought by the German archaeologist and now can only be seen at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin. Turkish authorities are still seeking for the Altar of Zeus can be returned to its origin.
We continued down the hill past the various parts of the ruins of another ancient city, including the ruins of the Sanctuary of Athena, Heroon, Gymnasium, Sanctuary of Hera, and the temple of Demeter. Despite thousands of years old ruins-ruins but is still maintained.
About one kilometer below the north lie the ruins of the Acropolis hill Avlu Kizil (Red Basilica). Beginning of this building is a temple Serapeum. Over time the Romans belong to this temple converted into churches and renovated using red brick. Although part of the building was badly damaged by the quake, but now most buildings are still intact and converted to use as a mosque.
I had to stay several days in Bergama, by coincidence my friend's parents' house is located there. How glad because they are very friendly even though we have language barriers.
Like the culture of Indonesian people who like to gather the family, they also love to get-togethers with a picnic. In fact I was in invited picnic with their neighbors to the beach in Dikili. While waiting for the food prepared by their mothers, others waiting while playing Oki. Oki game is very famous all over Turkey. Young or old love this game. Wow truly unforgettable experience.
source : liburan.info
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