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This museum is closed temporarily.
Nevşehir Museum and its collection
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The Nevşehir Museum is situated in the heart of Nevşehir, Turkey. This region is renowned for its unique geological formations known as 'fairy chimneys', and it serves as the provincial center of the ancient region of Capadocia. The museum's location offers visitors the opportunity to explore the rich history and culture of this fascinating area.
Exhibits at Nevşehir Museum
The Nevşehir Museum is divided into two main halls: one dedicated to archaeology and the other to ethnography. The archaeology section showcases items from various historical periods, including the Neolithic, Chalcolithic, Bronze, Phrygia, Urartu, Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine ages. It also features artifacts from Iran, Mesopotamia, and Cyprus. The ethnography section, on the other hand, displays a variety of items such as illumination tools, handwritten books, weapons, local clothes, hand works, ornaments, and kitchen tools.
TRNevşehir Müzesi
History & Anthropology Archaeology Ethnology