Istanbul Archaeological Museums

"İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri (Istanbul Archaeological Museums) is one of the largest and most important museums in Turkey. It consists of three main museums: Arkeoloji Müzesi (Archaeological Museum): This museum houses a vast collection of archaeological artifacts from ancient civilizations that once inhabited the region, including Anatolian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman artifacts. Some of the highlights include the Alexander Sarcophagus, the Lion of Babylon, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. Eski Şark Eserleri Müzesi (Museum of Ancient Orient): This museum is dedicated to the art and archaeology of the ancient Near East, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Iran. Some of the highlights include the Hittite tablets, the Babylonian cuneiform tablets, and the Egyptian mummies. Çinili Köşk Müzesi (Tiled Kiosk Museum): This museum is located in a 15th-century Ottoman palace and houses a collection of Turkish and Islamic ceramics and tiles. Some of the highlights include the Iznik tiles, the Kütahya tiles, and the Seljuk ceramics. "

"Istanbul Archaeological Museums (İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri) are a compound of museums which consist three major sections; The Archaeology Museum, The Museum of the Ancient Orient, The Tiled Kiosk Museum. Istanbul Archaeology Museums houses over one million immense collection from various civilizations such as Assyrian, Hittite, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman civilizations that had deep effect throughout the history. The Archaeology Museum houses very impressive pieces from the excavation of Necropolis of Sydon such as the Sarcophagies of Alexander the Great and King Tabnit, the Lycian Sarcophagus and the Mourning Women Sarcophagus are amongst the most valuable pieces in the museum."

"If you're interest and not tired yet just a 6-minute walk from Topkapi Palace is the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. This extraordinary complex consists of three distinct museums: the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of the Ancient Orient, and the Tiled Kiosk Museum. Here, you can delve into Istanbul's rich past through a vast collection of artifacts spanning numerous civilizations. From ancient Greek and Roman relics to mesmerizing artifacts from the Near East, each museum offers a captivating journey through time. Open every day. Opening hours: 09:00am to 6:30pm Box Office Closing Time: 5:30pm Ticket Fee: $12 "