The Pergamon Museum, located on Museum Island in Berlin, Germany, is one of the city’s most renowned and visited cultural institutions. Established in 1910, this museum is part of the complex of museums on Museum Island and is dedicated to showcasing artifacts from ancient civilizations, with a particular emphasis on the ancient Middle East. The centerpiece of the Pergamon Museum is the reconstructed Pergamon Altar, a monumental structure dating back to the 2nd century BC. The altar was originally built in the ancient city of Pergamon (modern-day Bergama in Turkey) and was dedicated to Zeus and Athena. The museum’s architectural design incorporates the altar as its focal point, allowing visitors to experience the grandeur of this ancient edifice. Aside from the Pergamon Altar, the museum features two other major reconstructed structures: the Market Gate of Miletus and the Ishtar Gate of Babylon. The Market Gate of Miletus, dating from the 2nd century AD, provides a glimpse into the architectural splendor of the Roman Empire. The Ishtar Gate, dating back to the 6th century BC, is an iconic blue-glazed brick entrance gate from ancient Babylon, transporting visitors to the heart of Mesopotamia. The museum also houses the Museum of Islamic Art, exhibiting a vast collection of artifacts representing the Islamic world. Visitors can explore Islamic art, manuscripts, textiles, and architectural elements that span over a thousand years of history.