The German excavations at Pergamon are among the most successful undertakings of German classical antiquity. Begun by the Royal Museums of Berlin between 1878 and 1886, excavations at the site continue to this day, and with spectacular results! In the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC, Pergamon was the capital of a powerful empire that dominated large parts of what is now Turkey. For the first time, the Berlin Collection of Classical Antiquities is now presenting a comprehensive survey of the art and history of this Hellenistic royal residence. The opulent accompanying volume deals comprehensively with the history and culture of ancient Pergamon in numerous essays based on the latest research, covering topics such as topography and architecture, rulers and court, cults and sanctuaries, sculpture and craftsmanship, and much more. The subsequent catalog impresses with its numerous color illustrations and presents the individual objects in detail in words and pictures. Numerous illustrations by the Chair of Representation Studies are published in the catalog.

Published by: Antikensammlung, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
ISBN: 978-3865686930