Stoa of Attalos

The Stoa of Attalos was not part of the original structure in the agora. It was later added on. It is considered to be one of the most impressive stoa (covered walkway/portico). It was built by and named after King Attalos II who ruled Pergamon between 159 - 138 BC.
Early stoae were open at the entrance with columns lining the side of the building, creating a safe, enveloping, protective atmosphere and were usually of Doric order. Later examples consisted of mainly two stories, with a roof supporting the inner colonnades where shops or sometimes offices were located and followed Ionic architecture. These buildings were open to the public; merchants could sell their goods, artists could display their artwork, and religious gatherings could take place. Stoae usually surrounded the marketplaces of large cities. [wiki]
The Stoa of Attalos houses the Museum of the Ancient Agora. Its exhibits are mostly connected with the Athenian democracy. The collection of the museum includes clay, bronze and glass objects, sculptures, coins and inscriptions from the 7th to the 5th century BC, as well as pottery of the Byzantine period and the Turkish occupation. [wiki]
The sculptures were on the outside [by the columns]. I took a lot of shot, but I don't want to bore you with all the images I took. It would take a long time to finish this series if I do.

Just a tip, some of you are aware of this but there may be some who aren't in the know. It is considered RUDE and DISRESPECTFUL if you substitute/place you head on top of the headless sculptures for picture taking. Please do not do that. There was an American tourist who fooled around the did that and got the whistle and I believe received a dressing down from one of the officials/personnel of the museum.
The sign for this bust says: Head of a Triton, From Odeon of Agrippa, about 150 AD.
On the next post [hopefully in a next day or so] I will be showing you some of the collections of pottery, glass, gold, etc that are housed in glass cases.