Ottoman Period

Bergama was incorporated into the Ottoman Empire in the late 14th century, initially as part of the Saruhan Sanjak and later the Aydın Province. During the Ottoman period, the city was reshaped with the construction of mosques, madrasas, inns, and baths. This era marked the strengthening of Bergama’s religious, commercial, and cultural identity.

Under Ottoman rule, Bergama became a prominent center for agriculture and traditional crafts. The production of parchment continued as a local art form, alongside the development of carpet weaving, leatherworking, and copper craftsmanship. Until the early years of the Turkish Republic, Bergama remained a vibrant Anatolian town reflecting the diversity and stability of the Ottoman period.