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Kingdom of Pergamon

c. 282 – 129 BCE · about 153 years approximate dates

The Kingdom of Pergamon was a Hellenistic state in western Anatolia ruled by the Attalid dynasty. Its capital had a famous library and the Great Altar of Pergamon, and its kings were Roman allies. Attalus III left the kingdom to Rome in his will, and it became the province of Asia.

Key facts

Datesc. 282 – 129 BCE
RegionGreece, Rome & Byzantium
ContinentAsia
CapitalPergamon
FounderPhiletaerus
Religion(s)Greek religion

Before & after

Preceded by

Seleucid Empire

Followed by

Roman Republic

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.