Why is Pergamon Museum controversial?

Both of these extraordinary artifacts were transported from Turkey, and since its opening in 1930, there has been controversy over the legitimacy of the acquisition of the collection. Many have suggested that the collection be returned to Turkey.

What is the Pergamon Museum known for?

The Pergamon is Berlin's most visited museum and takes its name from its main attraction, the altar of Zeus from Pergamon (Pergamum). Considered a masterpiece of the Hellenistic Age, this ancient Greek structure was shipped to Berlin in 1910, and the museum was built, in part, to house it.

Where is the Altar of Pergamon today?

Berlin Today, the Pergamon Altar is the top highlight of the Berlin Collection of Classical Antiquities, and is exhibited in the Pergamon Museum and the Altes Museum, both of which are located on Berlin's Museum Island.

Is the Pergamon Altar open?

Berlin's Pergamon Museum is being completely renovated for the first time since it opened in 1930, and thus the north wing with the famous Pergamon Altar is closed. Until its reopening in 2024, the multimedia exhibition "Pergamon Museum. The Panorama" will serve as a substitute.

When was the Pergamon Museum in Berlin built?

1909Pergamonmuseum / Opened

Was Museum Island in East or West Berlin?

If you mean the Museum Island – yes. Another cluster of museums is at the Kulturforum (e.g. the Gemäldegalerie). That was in the West.

What can you see in Pergamon Museum?

Highlights of the Pergamon Museum

• The famous Ishtar Gate from Babylon.
• The Asia Minor Pergamon Altar with its elaborate reliefs (currently closed)
• Roman Market Gate of Miletus from the early 2nd century A.D.
• The filigree Mshatta Façade from a Jordanian desert castle.
• Statuette of a Praying Man from Assur.