Museum of Anatolian Civilizations: Exploring the History of Anatolia
The Anatolian Civilizations Museum is one of Turkey's most important museums, located in Ankara. The museum exhibits archaeological artifacts from civilizations that have lived in Anatolia, chronologically arranged.
The museum was founded in 1921 by the order of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The museum's first name was "Asar-ı Atika Museum". The museum was first established in the Akkale Tower of Ankara Castle. Later, in 1938, it took its present form with the addition of Mahmut Paşa Bedesteni and Kurşunlu Han.
The museum exhibits about 2 million artifacts reflecting the history of Anatolia from the Paleolithic Age to the Ottoman Period. These artifacts include artifacts from the Hittite, Phrygian, Lydian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, and Seljuk periods.
Some of the most important artifacts in the museum include:
- Hittite Sun Disc from Alaca Höyük
- Tablets of the Hittite Laws, the famous laws of the Hittite Empire, from Bogazköy
- The mosaic floor of a theater from the Hellenistic period, from Aspendos
- Capitals from a temple of Artemis from the Roman period, from Ephesus
- A minbar from the Seljuk period, from Sivas
The Anatolian Civilizations Museum offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history and culture of Anatolia. The museum hosts millions of visitors from all over the world every year.
The museum is open to visit seven days a week, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The museum entrance fee is 20 TL. Admission is free with the Museum Card.
Tips for Visiting the Museum
- Before visiting the museum, you can get information about the exhibited artifacts from the museum's website.
- During your visit to the museum, you can participate in guided tours. Guided tours will help you better understand the artifacts.
- Don't forget to take plenty of photos during your visit to the museum.
Conclusion
The Anatolian Civilizations Museum is a must-see museum for anyone interested in exploring the rich history and culture of Anatolia.
