Kingdom of Pergamon: Map & History
The Kingdom of Pergamon, Pergamene Kingdom, or Attalid kingdom was a Greek state during the Hellenistic period that ruled much of the Western part of Asia Minor from its capital city of Pergamon.
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The Kingdom of Pergamon, Pergamene Kingdom, or Attalid kingdom was a Greek state during the Hellenistic period that ruled much of the Western part of Asia Minor from its capital city of Pergamon. It was ruled by the Attalid dynasty.
Modern Countries Once Part of Kingdom of Pergamon
At its mapped extent, Kingdom of Pergamon covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Kingdom of Pergamon's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Kingdom of Pergamon in Depth
History
Philetaerus rose from humble origins to become a lieutenant of Lysimachus, one of Alexander the Great's generals (diadochi), who ruled a large state centered around Byzantium. Philetaerus was trusted to manage the fortress of Pergamon and guard much of Lysimachus's treasury, and had 9,000 talents under his purview. At some point prior to 281 BC, Philetaerus deserted Lysimachus and rebelled, allegedly over fears of Arsinoe, Lysimachus's wife, who was accused of arranging the death of Agathocles, Lysimachus's son. In 281 BC, Seleucus I Nicator, another of Alexander's generals, defeated and killed Lysimachus at the Battle of Corupedium, while Seleucus himself was killed a few months later.
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Kingdom of Pergamon: Key Facts
| Capital | Pergamon |
|---|---|
| Founded | 282 BCE |
| Dissolved | 133 BCE |
Facts from Wikidata Q2022162 (CC0).
Kingdom of Pergamon Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Kingdom of Pergamon appears, with the other states of the time.
Kingdom of Pergamon Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 176,006 km² in 136 BCE.
Kingdom of Pergamon: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Kingdom of Pergamon exist?
The Kingdom of Pergamon is dated to 279 BCE – 127 BCE, in the Classical Antiquity era.
What was the capital of the Kingdom of Pergamon?
The capital of the Kingdom of Pergamon was Pergamon, (modern-day Bergama, İzmir Province, Turkey).
How large was the Kingdom of Pergamon at its peak?
At its peak in 136 BC the Kingdom of Pergamon covered about 176,006 km².