pergamum

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An ancient Greek city in western Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), historically significant as a cultural and political center and known for its library and the development of parchment.

• 🇪🇸Ciudad antigua en el oeste de Asia Menor (actual Turquía), históricamente relevante como centro cultural y político, famosa por su biblioteca y por el desarrollo del pergamino.

1. Ancient Greek city C1 formal

   An ancient Greek city in western Asia Minor (modern-day Bergama, Turkey), known for its library and as a major cultural center.

   • Pergamum was a prominent city in the Hellenistic period.
   • The library of Pergamum rivaled that of Alexandria.
   • The city is famous for its well-preserved acropolis and theater.

   🇪🇸Pérgamo

2. Parchment production C2 formal

   The city where the technique of preparing sheepskin or goatskin for writing (parchment) was perfected.

   • The word 'parchment' is derived from the name Pergamum.
   • Pergamum became a center for the production of high-quality writing material.
   • The development of parchment in Pergamum revolutionized book production.

   🇪🇸Pergamino (ciudad)