Pergamon becomes independent in 262 BCE, during…

333 BCE to 190 BCE

Pergamon becomes independent in 262 BCE, during the Attalid Dynasty, and wins fame as the paragon of Hellenistic states.

Noted for the cleanliness of its streets and the splendor of its art, Pergamon, in west-central Anatolia, derives its extraordinary wealth from trade in pitch, parchment, and perfume, while slave labor produces a food surplus on scientifically managed state farms.

It is also a center of learning that boasts a medical school and a library second in renown only to that of Alexandria, but Pergamon is both despised and envied by the other Greek states because of its alliance with Rome.

Locations
Pergamon > Pergamum > Bergama Izmir Turkey View →

Groups
Greeks, Hellenistic View → Pergamon (Pergamum), Kingdom of View → Seleucid Empire View →

Topics
Greek colonization View → Alexander's Asiatic Campaign View →

Commodities
Weapons View → Grains and produce View → Ceramics View → Strategic metals View → Slaves View → Beer, wine, and spirits View → Land View → Aroma compounds View →

Subjects
Origins View → Environment View → Government View → Movements View →

Regions

Subregions

Related Events

Active Filters
Group: Persia, Zandid Kingdom of
People: Cornelis Drebbel
Topic: Scottish Agricultural Revolution
Refine Results

No related events match the current filters.