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Bergama

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Bergama, Turkey Teuthrania, Pergamum/Pergamon Originally named after King Teuthras of Mysia, and then after Pergamus, in Greek legend the youngest son of Andromache. It became the capital of the Attalid kingdom in the 3rd century bc but was bequeathed to Rome in 133 bc when Attalus III (c.170–133 bc), King of Pergamum (138–133 bc) died without an heir. It then became the capital of the Roman province of Asia. Most of the ruins of ancient Pergamum can be found on the acropolis overlooking the modern city. Forced to use animal hides for their manuscripts, rather than pressed papyrus reeds, the people of Pergamum gave their name to the word parchment (in Greek, pergamene).

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Bergama

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Bergama Market town in Izmir province, w Turkey, site of the ancient city of Pergamum. It became capital of Mysia (an important kingdom in the Attalid dynasty) in the 3rd century bc and flourished as a centre of Hellenistic civilization. An agricultural and mining centre, it was also known for its arts and culture. It was bequeathed to Rome by Attalus III in 133 bc. The hilltop remains of the ancient city stand above the new town. There is a gold mine nearby. Pop. (1997) 46,100.

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