🏛️ Elaia-Pergamum
Ancient port city of the Pergamene Kingdom in northwestern Anatolia
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Near Bergama, İzmir Province, Türkiye (39.123°N, 27.181°E)
- Period: Hellenistic to Roman era, circa 4th century BCE – 4th century CE
- Function: Principal seaport serving the inland city of Pergamum
- Status: Archaeological site with partial remains; no major recent excavations reported
Elaia (also spelled Elæa) was the harbour city and maritime gateway of ancient Pergamum, situated on the Aegean coast approximately 25 kilometres southwest of the inland acropolis. Founded as a dependency of the Pergamene Kingdom during the Hellenistic period, it served as the primary commercial and naval port for one of Asia Minor's most influential centres of power. The site declined gradually after Roman conquest and was eventually abandoned, leaving scattered remains across the modern ...