The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Ankara (must see)
The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations is situated on the southern side of Ankara Castle, in the Atpazar谋 region of Ankara. The museum is comprised of the ancient Ottoman Mahmut Pa艧a bazaar storage building and the Kur艧unlu Han. Following renovations and repairs (1938-1968), the museum opened its doors to the public as the Ankara Archaeological Museum.
Nowadays, the Kur艧unlu Han functions as an administrative building and contains workrooms, a library, a conference hall, a laboratory, and a workshop. The old bazaar building showcases the exhibits. Inside this Ottoman structure, the museum displays a variety of Anatolian archaeological artifacts, ranging from the Paleolithic period to the Ottoman era, in chronological order. The museum also features a vast collection of items unearthed from numerous excavation sites, representing multiple historical periods.
The showcased gold, silver, glass, marble, and bronze works date back to the latter half of the first millennium BC. The coin collections, which include examples from the first minted coins to contemporary times, are considered the museum's unique cultural treasures.
On April 19, 1997, the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations was recognized as the first "European Museum of the Year" in Switzerland, thanks to its historical buildings and deep-rooted past.
Nowadays, the Kur艧unlu Han functions as an administrative building and contains workrooms, a library, a conference hall, a laboratory, and a workshop. The old bazaar building showcases the exhibits. Inside this Ottoman structure, the museum displays a variety of Anatolian archaeological artifacts, ranging from the Paleolithic period to the Ottoman era, in chronological order. The museum also features a vast collection of items unearthed from numerous excavation sites, representing multiple historical periods.
The showcased gold, silver, glass, marble, and bronze works date back to the latter half of the first millennium BC. The coin collections, which include examples from the first minted coins to contemporary times, are considered the museum's unique cultural treasures.
On April 19, 1997, the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations was recognized as the first "European Museum of the Year" in Switzerland, thanks to its historical buildings and deep-rooted past.
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Sight Name: The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
Sight Location: Ankara, Turkey (See walking tours in Ankara)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Ankara, Turkey (See walking tours in Ankara)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Ankara, Turkey
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Ankara has a long and eventful history, dating back to the Bronze Age, circa 2,000... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
The most significant Roman landmarks, a testament to the Roman imperial cultural influence, survived to our days albeit ruined, include the Roman Theater... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles