Pergamum
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- proper noun
- The Babylonian priests left Babylon (probably because they were out of work) and most of them went to Pergamum and some to Egypt, where they taught their religious practices to the Egyptians.
- Pergamum Codex
Examples
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But Goldstein also gives very cogent military reasons why Areus should have written such a letter and notes that the city of Pergamum made a similar claim at a time when such an alliance would have improved its position vis-à-vis the Romans, 14 points Bernal ignores.
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Archaeologists have uncovered many artifacts that highlight the significance of Pergamum in ancient history.
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This is the the theatre at at Pergamum, and Pergamum was a great success story.
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The ancient Greek city of Pergamum was renowned for its rich cultural heritage and stunning architecture.
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The famous library of Pergamum was said to house thousands of scrolls and was a significant center for knowledge.
Synonyms
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An ancient Greek city in western Turkey famous for its old buildings and for making parchment
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Pergamum is the name of an ancient city famous for making a fine 'writing skin'. The city gave its name to parchment because people first made that writing material there, so thinking of Pergamum helps you remember where parchment comes from.