Tag: Exploring Bergama’s Treasures

Temples, Museums, and Ancient Altars

Kizil Avlu (Serapis Temple) A Marvel in Red Bricks

Built in 244 A.C. by Roman Emperor Hadrianus as an offering to the Egyptian god Serapis, Kizil Avlu, or “The Scarlet Courtyard,” stands out among the seven churches mentioned in the Bible. Its 19-meter high walls, constructed with vibrant red bricks, were meticulously transported by hand from brick kilns 15 kilometers away along the shores of Bakircay. Notably, the temple’s entrance boasts the region’s largest marble block, making it a unique and historic structure Discovering Bergama.

Bergama Archaeological Museum

The Bergama Archaeological Museum houses an array of artifacts spanning the Glazed Stone Age, Early Bronze Age, Archaic, Classic, Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods. Its ethnographical section showcases regional carpets, fabrics, kilims, and various handicrafts. The museum’s court