Pergamon is a cultural center that the people of İzmir are not very aware of.
It is not possible to say that the people living in İzmir, to which the district is connected, have a lot of ideas about Bergama, which busloads of tourists are pleased to discover.
Ancient Bergama, which was known as a health center in the period, is also the birthplace of Galenos, known as the father of pharmacy.
Pergamon, where the symbol of medicine with snakes still valid today, attracts the attention of the world with its cultural assets; we haven’t been able to tell these beauties to our own people yet…
We are going to Bergama stubbornly, once again, despite those who live in İzmir and cannot turn their route to Bergama.
The most important thing to see in Bergama is One of the three centers is Kızılavlu.
The Pergamon Basilica, which the locals call Kızılavlu because it is made of red bricks and has a large courtyard in front of it, is also known as the Temple of the Egyptian Gods.
The basilica built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century BC was dedicated to the Egyptian god Serapis. The building, which was also called the Temple of Serapis at the time it was built, was serving the Romans who wanted to learn about the future.
Today, Kızılavlu, which is located in the center of Bergama, right in the heart of the city, is an archaeological site under the control of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
For years. Although there are pleasing developments in the ongoing restoration, it can be said that the building still preserves its mystery.
It is very nice to witness what kind of works mankind was able to accomplish years ago in the basilica, which was added to the program by tourist groups visiting the Asklepion and the Acropolis years ago.
The Selinus (Bergama) Stream was passing at that time in the place where the basilica was built, which houses many artifacts that can be seen inside and in its garden.. After the tea was taken under control with two separate tunnels, the basilica was built.
Before the Pergamons adopted Christianity, they worshiped the Underground God Serapis, the Goddess Isis and Harpocrates (Horus).
It also contains two towers. While the tower, which is used as a mosque today, is preserved in the basilica, the other tower is in ruins.. The dilapidated tower was also used as a prison during the Ottoman period.
It is impossible not to be amazed when you compare the delicate workmanship of the red bricks on the building with the past 2,000 years.. One can witness the past in the basilica, which turned into one of the seven churches in Anatolia with the additions made in the early Byzantine period.
The walls of the Acropolis blink when we turn our heads to the left and slightly up in Kızılavlu, where we walk around with the slight warmth of the sun, which shows itself a little. .
Before the group of tourists from the Far East, we are happy to be inside and be able to take pictures comfortably. We also create a short conversation with the security guard who comes behind us.
Informative. It was prepared on the boards with the logic that no one should be informed.. We get confused enough with the articles listing mathematical and archaeological terms and head for the exit.. The basilica we take a close look at brings to life 2,000 years ago in our minds.
We get the quick information from the person selling souvenirs in front of the entrance door and leave the basilica behind.
Before we succumb to time, humanity. eyes need to see Kızılavlu…
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