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Pergame et son paysage culturel à multiples strates
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Located in northwestern Turkey, this archaeological site encompasses the ancient city of Pergame and its surrounding cultural landscape, which reflects multiple layers of human settlement and development spanning centuries. The site represents a significant example of urban planning and architectural achievement from the Hellenistic period, when Pergame served as an important political and cultural center in Asia Minor. The landscape contains remains from various historical periods, including Greek, Roman, and Byzantine occupations, demonstrating the site's continuous strategic and cultural importance. The physical setting combines the acropolis with its monumental structures, the lower city, and the broader territorial context that shaped its development and influence. The juxtaposition of archaeological remains with the natural topography illustrates the relationship between human settlement patterns and the environment. This multilayered cultural landscape documents the complex interactions between successive civilizations that made Pergame a significant center of the ancient Mediterranean world.
