
Bergama is located in the province of Izmir, part of the Republic of Turkey. Known for its gold and cotton, the city was part of the Greek and Byzantine state, bearing the name Pergamon. The ruins of ancient Pergamon are located in the northern and western parts of today's city. It is believed that in the 1st century Pergamon had a population of 150,000 inhabitants. Today, Bergama is 26 km away. of the Mediterranean Sea and has a population of 55,000 inhabitants.