Jun 23, 2014 · The Temple of Trajan, also called Trajaneum, is one of the most spectacular structures in Pergamon's Upper Acropolis area. It is also the only Roman monument in this location. The construction of the temple was initiated under the Roman emperor Trajan (hence its name) and completed by his successor Hadrian.

Jun 17, 2018 · As a monument of Roman domination, the Trajaneum, served to strengthen the bonds with Rome and the Imperial family. The Trajaneum is the only Roman monument on the upper fortress. The temple, conceived to have a distant effect, and the lower town complemented each other in their alignment.

Mar 13, 2017 · Built by the emperor Hadrian in honor of Trajan on the highest point of the Acropolis, perhaps over an older sanctuary of Zeus, this sanctuary became, in reality, the cult center of the two emperors.

Sep 1, 2024 · The best-preserved ancient sacred structure on ancient Pergamon’s acropolis is the Temple of Trajan, built during the reign of Emperor Hadrian (117–138 A.D.) and dedicated to his deified predecessor. Towering imposingly over the surrounding structures and ruins, its commanding presence is a testament to the strength of the imperial cult.

Dec 22, 2023 · The Temple of Trajan, or Trajaneum, was a magnificent structure built in honour of emperor Traian, hence its name, and located on the highest point of the citadel (acropolis) of the ancient city of Pergamum, or Pergamon, near the eastern coastline of Minor Asia.

Das Trajaneum war ein auf der höchsten Stelle der Akropolis von Pergamon errichteter Tempel für den römischen Kaiser Trajan und Zeus Philios. Das Gelände für die Anlage des Trajaneums wurde durch eine mächtige Substruktion im Süden des Areals gewonnen.

Jan 15, 2012 · 3D visualization of the sanctuary of Trajan, a roman replacement of earlier hellenistic structures on the topmost terrace of the acropolis of Pergamum. The reconstruction is based on and the...

Nov 18, 2023 · Trajaneum. Trajaneum is probably the most recognizable building from Pergamon, known from albums, posters, and postcards. At the same time, it is one of the few structures on the Acropolis dating from the Roman times, and not from the earlier Hellenistic era.

Oct 10, 2020 · The remains of the temple of Trajan (the so-called Trajaneum) in Pergamon (western Turkey) are the only surviving Roman ruins in the city. The property is located on the Upper Acropolis. The discovery of the temple was made at the end of the 19th century.

The Temple of Trajan was a Roman temple dedicated to the emperor Trajan and his wife Plotina after his deification by the Roman Senate. It was built in the Forum of Trajan (Rome), by Trajan's adoptive son and successor Hadrian, between 125 A.D. and 138 A.D. The architect was Apollodorus of Damascus. Its exact site within the Forum is unknown.