Library of Pergamum, Ancient library ruins in Bergama, Turkey.
The library building contained four main rooms with a central reading chamber measuring 44.5 by 50 feet, featuring stone walls and dedicated storage areas.
King Eumenes II established this center of learning between 197 and 159 BCE, making it the second largest library in the ancient Mediterranean world.
The reading halls stored approximately 200,000 manuscripts on parchment, attracting numerous Greek scholars who studied literature, philosophy, and sciences.
The structure incorporated spaces between walls and shelves to prevent humidity damage through air circulation, demonstrating early preservation techniques.
During supply disruptions from Egypt, the library developed parchment as an alternative to papyrus, leading to widespread adoption of this writing material.
Location: Bergama
GPS coordinates: 39.13250,27.18420
Latest update: May 25, 2025 12:17
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