pergamum
Proper noun 1. An ancient Greek city: A historically significant city in the ancient region of Mysia, located in the western part of what is now modern Turkey. It was a major cultural and political center, known for its library and as a center of parchment production.
Pergamum is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this historical city. It is often discussed in historical, archaeological, and classical studies contexts. - The ruins of Pergamum are a popular tourist destination in Turkey. - The library of Pergamum was one of the most important in the ancient world.
- Associated with parchment: The city's name is etymologically linked to the word "parchment" (from Latin , meaning "of Pergamum"). The technique of preparing high-quality writing material from sheepskin was refined and popularized here.
- The development of parchment in Pergamum revolutionized ancient bookmaking.
- Pergamene (adjective): Of or relating to the ancient city of Pergamum.
- The museum has a collection of Pergamene sculptures.
- Parchment (noun): A writing material made from animal skin, whose name derives from Pergamum.
- The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.
- Pergamon: An alternative spelling for the same ancient city.
This word refers exclusively to the proper name of the ancient city. Its primary historical significance stems from its status as a Hellenistic capital and its association with the production of parchment.
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an ancient Greek city located in the western part of what is now modern Turkey; the technique of preparing sheepskins as parchment was developed here
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