Pergamum Archaeological Museum
Ancient frieze depicting an animal sacrifice. Photo © Dick Osseman.
Mosaic pavement with geometric designs. Photo © Dick Osseman.
Location map and aerial view of Pergamum Archaeological Museum. For a larger interactive view, see our Pergamum Map.
The Archaeological Museum in Bergama contains just a fraction of the artifacts from the ancient city of Pergamum, as most of it was taken away by German archaeologists and is now displayed in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin.
Still, there are enough artifacts to make a visit here worthwhile. Among the most notable objects are a statue of Hadrian taken from the Asklepion library, a second-century stone horse from the Altar of Zeus, and the oldest statue in the museum: a 4th-century-BC kuros.
There is also a faithful replica of the original Altar of Zeus, which is now displayed in Berlin. An ethnographic wing exhibits a collection of objects, costumes, and textiles from the surrounding region.
Quick Facts
Site Information |
| Names: | Pergamum Archaeological Museum; Arkeoloji Müzesi |
| Location: | Pergamum, Turkey |
| Category: | Museums |
| Faith: | Museum |
Visitor Information |
| Coordinates: | 39.116568° N, 27.175316° E (view on Google Maps) |
| Address: | Cumhuriyet Cad. 10, Bergama, Turkey |
| Phone: | 0232/631-2883 |
| Hours: | Tue-Sun 8:30am-noon and 1-5pm |
| Cost: | 2YTL |
Travel Resources
- Pergamum Map - our detailed interactive map of Pergamum, plus hand-picked links to more
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- Pergamum Travel Forum - tips, answers and advice on Pergamum tourism
Article Sources
Article written by Holly Hayes with reference to the following sources:
Article last updated: 10/27/2009.
