c.200-133 Mysia Pergamon Æ17 – gVF

Ancient Mysia: Where Myth Met Mountains

Tucked into the northwest corner of Asia Minor, ancient Mysia was a land of rugged hills, thick forests, and coastlines kissed by the Aegean Sea. Bordered by Lydia to the south and Bithynia to the east, Mysia served as a crossroads of culture, trade, and the occasional invading army. Homer even gave it a cameo in the Iliad—clearly, this wasn’t just another patch of ancient earth.

Thanks to its fertile plains and proximity to key sea routes, Mysia attracted a blend of peoples: Phrygians, Aeolians, and eventually Romans all laid their claims. Each left their mark, not just with stone but with stories.

Pergamon: The Crown of Mysia

Atop a steep hill near the Caicus River, Pergamon towered both literally and culturally. Unlike its flatter neighbours, this city soared. Not only did it boast a royal library rivalled only by Alexandria’s, but it also gave us parchment—yes, the word “parchment” derives from “Pergamena.” Clever lot, weren’t they?

Pergamon thrived under the Attalid dynasty, who cleverly aligned with Rome and turned their city into a beacon of art, science, and political savvy. Visitors today still marvel at the remains of its theatre, temples, and the dramatic Altar of Zeus. Honestly, if ancient cities had a “most likely to impress” award, Pergamon would’ve snatched it.

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