The Library at Pergamon

The Library of Pergamon was one of the most renowned libraries of the ancient world, rivaling the famous Library of Alexandria. Established in the 3rd century BCE during the Hellenistic period, it housed over 200,000 scrolls and manuscripts, making it a major intellectual and cultural hub. Located in the city of Pergamon (modern-day Bergama, Turkey), the library attracted scholars, philosophers, and writers from across the ancient world. Its legacy includes the invention of parchment, which became a widely used writing material after a shortage of papyrus.