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Antalya Museum and its collection
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The Antalya Museum, also known as the Antalya Archaeological Museum, is one of the largest museums in Turkey. It is located in Konyaalti, Antalya, and covers an area of 7000 square meters. The museum houses an impressive collection of 5000 works of art, making it a significant cultural and historical site.
Historical Significance of the Antalya Museum
The Antalya Museum is renowned for its exhibits that trace the history of the Mediterranean and Pamphylia regions in Anatolia. Its significance is recognized internationally, as evidenced by the "Special Prize of the European Council" it received in 1988. This makes the museum a valuable destination for those interested in the rich history of these regions.
Exhibits at the Antalya Museum
The Antalya Museum boasts a wide range of exhibits that span various historical periods. These include works from the Paleolithic to the Roman era, Neolithic, Chalcolithic and early Bronze Age works found at Hacilar, and works from the Mycenaean Age to the Hellenistic Age. The museum also houses statues of mythological characters from the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD found in excavations at Perge, as well as statues representing emperors, empresses and other characters from the Roman era. Other exhibits include sarcophagi from the Roman period of Pamphilia and Sidemara, Byzantine period mosaics found in the Antalya region, and Seljuk and Ottoman tiles, Anatolian carpets from the Ottoman period, inscriptions, books, chandeliers, lamps, and dervish accessories.
TRAntalya Müzesi
NLMuseum van Antalya
ESMuseo de Antalya
FRMusée d'Antalya
ENAntalya Archeological Museum
ENAntalya Archeology Museum
TRAntalya Arkeoloji Müzesi
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