Pergamon (a city that is now part of modern day Turkey) is a cultural sponge that has been ruled by many different entities throughout its history. The city was first founded in the 3 rd century B.C.
Unearthed in the 19th century in what is now Turkey, the Altar of Pergamon has been on display in Berlin since 1901. This documentary traces the eventful history of this masterpiece of antiquity.