Bergama, situated in Izmir Province, western Turkey, is celebrated for its cotton, gold, and exquisite carpets. Once the cultural nucleus of Pergamon in ancient Greek and Roman times, this city's rich trove of ancient ruins remains a major draw for tourists. Notably, its renowned Temple has found a new home in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, Germany. Bergama boasts remarkable ruins like the Asclepius Sanctuary, a healing god's temple, a Greek Theater, and the Red Basilica complex ('Kizil Avlu' in Turkish)

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