Tracing an ancient monument within a multi-layered historical - urban context: the octagonal structure in Pergamon/Bergama

Recent archaeological discoveries in Bergama, Turkey, have uncovered the long-lost octagonal structure, situated beneath private properties at the southern edge of Pergamon's fortified city hill. This monument, part of the Attalid Kingdom's capital, exemplifies the 'multi-layered cultural landscape' phenomenon, where older urban layers are obscured by subsequent developments. The study highlights challenges in accessing and documenting such buried structures, emphasizing their potential for revealing hidden aspects of ancient cities. By tracing the octagonal structure's research history and current accessibility, this work underscores the significance of rediscovering monuments in complex historical-urban contexts.

Tezer Altay, S. (2023). Tracing an ancient monument within a multi-layered historical - urban context: the octagonal structure in Pergamon/Bergama. ITU Press, Press of the Istanbul Technical University. LOCKSS. https://doi.org/10.58278/0.2023.25