The Library of Celsus. Located in Ephesus, western Turkey, this was the third-largest library in the Greco-Roman world, surpassed only by those of Alexandria and Pergamum. It is believed to have held around 12,000 scrolls. The interior of the library and its contents were destroyed in a fire that resulted either from an earthquake or a Gothic invasion in 262 CE, and the façade by an earthquake in the 10th or 11th century. Video by : @droneufuk | Ancient Civilizations

Discover the ancient city of Pergamum, a masterpiece of cultural heritage where the grandeur of history is preserved in every stone. As the former capital of the Hellenistic Attalid dynasty, Pergamum was a hub of knowledge and creativity, renowned for its vast library that rivalled Alexandria's. Here, the invention of parchment revolutionised the written word, making Pergamum a pivotal centre for learning and the dissemination of knowledge. Step into history and explore the wonders of this timel

PERGAMUM: One of the Seven Churches in the Book of Revelation Pergamum (also known as Pergamon) was an ancient Greek city in modern-day Turkey, specifically in the region of Mysia, near the Aegean Sea. It was a major cultural and intellectual hub in the ancient world. Pergamum is famous for several reasons: 1. Library of Pergamum: It housed a renowned library, rivaling the Library of Alexandria. The city's scholars were known for their extensive collection of manuscripts. 2. Pergamene parchment:

8.8K views · 369 reactions | The Library of Celsus Located in Ephesus, western Turkey. It was the third-largest library in the Greco-Roman world behind only those of Alexandria and Pergamum. The library is believed to have held around 12,000 scrolls. Today, only the library's impressive facade remains of this once great building. Video by @mustafaozsayann | Ancient Civilizations | Facebook

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