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The ancient site of
Pergamon is located in the Bakircay (Kaikos)
river basin, 100 kilometers / 62 miles north of Izmir. |
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The Zeus Altar was
constructed by Eumenes II (197-159 BC) as a memorial of
his victory against the Galatians. The Zeus Altar was
taken from Pergamon in 1871 and carried to Germany John. |
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In early Christianity,
Pergamon became one of the Seven Churches of Asia
mentioned in the Book of Revelation by St. John. |
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Among the physicians of the
Asclepion was Galen who was born in Pergamon (129-199 AD)
and made anatomical studies over the human body functions. |
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