about Pergamum library

The ancient city of Pergamum was an important cultural and intellectual center in the Greek world, and it was home to a famous library that was known for its extensive collection of books. The library at Pergamum was said to be one of the largest and most comprehensive in the ancient world, and it was particularly renowned for its collection of manuscripts on papyrus. The library was built by Eumenes II, who ruled Pergamum from 197-159 BC, and it was housed in the Temple of Zeus on the acropolis of the city. The library was later destroyed, but it is still remembered as a symbol of the cultural achievements of the ancient Greeks.