DISRESPECTFUL THE STATUE OF KING ATTALOS
“KRAL ATTALOS” HEYKELİNE ‘SAYGISIZLIK’

Author : Derya UZUN AYDIN
Number of pages : 227-235

Abstract

Today, The city of Antalya was founded The King of Attalos II. Pergamon Kingdom was directed by The King of Attalos I long a time. The king has two sons; Eumenes II and his brother Attalos II. The Kingdom of Pergamon progressed the period of King Eumenes II and Romans had entered Anatolia. This process has to cooperate with the Romans in the case of thick. As a result, it is known that the defeat of the Galatians. Eumenes II led a successful kingdom in every respect. His brother (Attalos II) has always been on his side and Attalos has respected and loved him every time. Resulting in, Attalos II is called “Persona Grata” long a time. The Romans wanted to deceive Attalos II. Consequently, they suggested to give him a land. But, Attalos has not accepted this. The Attalos II incomes the Mediterranen called ‘paradise’. And he built a new city in there. After that, the city is known 'Attaleia' because of the name of Attalos II. It has been intended to make a statue for Attalos. But, a lot of people have criticized it because Attalos loved his brother every time and this situation was misunderstood (?).Whereas, it was disrespectful to the king Attalos.

Keywords

Statue, Antalya, Attalos II, politic, discussion

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