Acroterium/Acroterion

ID: TWNAPM02

Acroterium/Acroterion

View of a well–preserved acroterion from the propylon of the Asclepion at Pergamum. An acroterion was an ornament located at the corner or peak of a roof (in this case a corner projection). I estimate that this complete acroterion is about 3 ft. [1 m.] high.

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Keywords: Turkey, Western Turkey, Northern Aegean, Pergamum, Museum, Acroterium, Acroterion, Acroteria, Asclepion
Acroterium/Acroterion — Pergamum: (Bergama) Artifacts — Holy Land Photos