THE PERGAMON ALTAR This... by SirRichard
THE PERGAMON ALTARThis wonderful antique Greek Shrine is the main attraction in the Museum built to house it.
Museum Island, Berlin D-10178. Open daily 10.00 am to 6:00 pm.
The Pergamon Altar dedicated to the Greek gods Athenea and Zeus, was found at the site of the ancient city of Pergamon in what is now Turkey. Excavated by German archeologists Humann and Conze in 1878-1880 the Altar was moved to Berlin 'for protection' in 1902 and is probably the best surviving example of ancient Greek sculpture in the world.
