Bergama refers to a city and its surrounding district in Ýzmir Province, in the Aegean Region. Known for its cotton, gold, and fine carpets, the city was the ancient Greek and Roman cultural center of Pergamon; its wealth of ancient ruins continues to attract considerable tourist interest today. Located on a promontory north of the Bakýrçay river, 26km removed from the Aegean Sea, Bergama has a population of about 55,000. The ruins of the ancient city of Pergamon lie to the north and west of the modern city.
(Location: Bergama)

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