On the roof of the altar there were various small statues of gods, teams of horses, centaurs, and lion griffins.
The finds have not yet been unambiguously described by archaeologists as to their function and placement.
On the north wall of the altar sanctuary a 64 meter long pedestal was also found, richly adorned with statues.
How extensively the altar area was furnished with bronze and marble statues is still unknown.
But it is certain that the embellishments must have been extraordinarily rich and have represented a major expenditure for the donors.
The upper floor above the Gigantomachy housing the Telephus frieze also had an encircling portico.
There were possibly additional statues between the columns.
This theory is supported by 30-odd sculptures of women among the finds; they may have personified the cities of the Pergamene kingdom.
It is assumed that there were no statues or other decorations on the actual fire altar, but a canopy was possibly installed there in Roman times.
On the roof of the altar there were various small statues of gods, teams of horses, centaurs, and lion griffins. The finds have not yet been unambiguously described by archaeologists as to their function and placement. On the north wall of the altar sanctuary a 64 meter long pedestal was also found, richly adorned with statues. How extensively the altar area was furnished with bronze and marble statues is still unknown. But it is certain that the embellishments must have been extraordinarily rich and have represented a major expenditure for the donors. The upper floor above the Gigantomachy housing the Telephus frieze also had an encircling portico. There were possibly additional statues between the columns. This theory is supported by 30-odd sculptures of women among the finds; they may have personified the cities of the Pergamene kingdom. It is assumed that there were no statues or other decorations on the actual fire altar, but a canopy was possibly installed there in Roman times.
Pergamon Altar