Elaea on the west coast of Turkey was the port of Pergamum. We know the harbour through ancient authors (Strabo, Plinius) and a mole 200 metres long. During the reign of the emperor Trajan the city was heavily damaged by an earthquake.
22 May 2016
Elaea (Turkey)
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