Pergamon - Sanctuary of Demeter

Half-way along the ancient track which winds its way up to the acropolis in Pergamon in a wide S-shaped curve lie the remains of the Sanctuary of Demeter. Motorists should follow the road round the acropolis to the parking lot (4km/2.5mi). Built in the third century on a site which was then outside the acropolis and protected by strong walls, it is thought to be one of the oldest structures in Pergamon. The entrance to the sacred precinct containing the remains of the temple is marked by a propylon (gateway) with two columns. It was here that the Eleusinian mysteries were celebrated.