pergamum

• Cidade grega antiga no oeste da Ásia Menor (atual Turquia), importante centro cultural e político, famosa por sua biblioteca e pelo desenvolvimento do pergaminho. Também se refere ao Reino de Pérgamo.

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.

   Pérgamo

   • 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.

   Produção de pergaminho

   • 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.