pergamum

• Ville grecque antique située dans l'ouest de l'Asie Mineure (Turquie actuelle), historiquement importante comme centre culturel et politique, célèbre pour sa bibliothèque et pour avoir donné son nom au parchemin.

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.

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1. C1formal

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

   Pergame

   • 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.

2. Parchment productionC2formal

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

   Parchemin (production)

   • 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.