Pergamon Altar

The Pergamon Altar, also known as the Great Altar of Pergamon, is an ancient Greek monumental altar that was built during the 2nd century BC in the city of Pergamon (now located in modern-day Turkey). The altar is considered to be one of the finest surviving examples of Hellenistic art and architecture.

The altar was dedicated to the Greek gods Zeus, Athena, and Dionysus, and is decorated with elaborate friezes depicting scenes from Greek mythology. The most famous of these is the Gigantomachy frieze, which depicts the battle between the Olympian gods and the giants.

The altar was originally located on the acropolis of Pergamon but was later dismantled and transported to Berlin, Germany, where it is now on display at the Pergamon Museum. The process of dismantling and transporting the altar was a major feat of engineering and involved cutting the altar into more than 200,000 individual pieces, which were then transported by ship and reassembled in Berlin.

The Pergamon Altar is widely considered to be one of the most important examples of ancient Greek art and is a testament to the skill and creativity of the Hellenistic period. It remains one of the most popular attractions at the Pergamon Museum, drawing visitors from around the world who come to marvel at its intricate carvings and stunning beauty.

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