The Remarkable New Izmir Museum– Part Four

The Remarkable New Izmir Museum– Part Four

As I have mentioned, the murals in this museum are just excellent. First here’s one of a library. Nearby Pergamon had the very best library in the ancient world, except for the one in Alexandria. 

Or consider this one of a medical practice.  Again, Pergamon had a famous Asklepion and the equally famous doctor Galen was from there…

Or here’s a woman called Sophilos—a painter….

Notice the mistake in the poster telling us she is a he….

Here’s a nice mural of the gods….and those who worship them.


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