Istanbul Archaeology Museums, A treasury of ancient civilizations and art

Cankurtaran Mh 34122 Istanbul

Many historical sculptures are very exquisite

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Introduction

Located near the Topkapı Palace, the Archaeological Museum houses many precious ancient artifacts, including heritage from civilizations such as Sumer, Babylon, Assyria, Hittite and Hittite, showcasing the rich history of these cultures. The museum's most valuable collections are ancient stone coffins and Greek-style stone sculptures, linking the cultural development of Anatolia's Anatolian Plateau. The construction of the museum is closely related to the archaeological discoveries of the 19th century when a shepherd found many stone coffins in a royal cemetery known as Sidon (now Saida). These stone coffins became the museum's most prized exhibits. The museum includes an old building and a new right-wing, showcasing archaeological discoveries from Istanbul, Anatolia, and surrounding areas. The museum's exhibits include Alexander the Great's marble coffin, sculptures of the Athena battle against the snake-headed giant in the Ephesus area, the Apollo statue, and the Tabinet Stone Coffin, etc. These artifacts date back to the 6th century BC, vividly showing the culture and art of the time.