Antalya Museum Tourism

Antalya Museum, or Antalya Archeological Museum, is a renowned cultural institution in Antalya, Turkey. It is among the largest museums in the country, notable for its extensive collection of artifacts that showcase the region's rich history. Spanning over 7,000 square meters, the museum features 13 exhibition halls and an open-air gallery, which together house over 5,000 works of art and historical pieces. It provides a profound insight into the Mediterranean and Pamphylia regions of Anatolia, covering periods from the Paleolithic age to Byzantine times. Artifacts include exquisite sculptures, ceramics, mosaics, coins, and relics from the Stone and Bronze Ages to the Ottoman era. The museum emphasizes Antalya's role as a cultural crossroads throughout history, including periods of Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman rule. Notable exhibits include statues from the Roman era, sarcophagi, and the Hall of Gods which houses sculptures of ancient deities. The museum also includes a children's section and a hall dedicated to the region's natural history. Antalya Museum is acclaimed not only for its historical significance but also for its initiatives in cultural education and preservation.