Pergamon

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Pergamon, located in modern-day Bergama, Turkey, was an ancient Greek city renowned for its rich cultural and architectural heritage. It flourished during the Hellenistic period under the Attalid dynasty, becoming a major center of learning and the arts. The city is famed for its impressive acropolis, which houses the remains of significant structures such as the Altar of Zeus, the Temple of Trajan, and a large theater that could seat up to 10,000 spectators. Pergamon was also home to one of the ancient world's largest libraries, second only to the Library of Alexandria.