Pergamos
   the chief city of Mysia, in Asia Minor. One of the "seven
   churches" was planted here (Rev. 1:11; 2:17). It was noted for
   its wickedness, insomuch that our Lord says "Satan's seat" was
   there. The church of Pergamos was rebuked for swerving from the
   truth and embracing the doctrines of Balaam and the
   Nicolaitanes. Antipas, Christ's "faithful martyr," here sealed
   his testimony with his blood.
   
     This city stood on the banks of the river Caicus, about 20
   miles from the sea. It is now called Bergama, and has a
   population of some twenty thousand, of whom about two thousand
   profess to be Christians. Parchment (q.v.) was first made here,
   and was called by the Greeks pergamene, from the name of the
   city.
   

Pergamos, height; elevation