Istanbul is among the unique cities of the world. Istanbul is also included in the list of the most important cultural cities. This magnificent city, created by the combination of nature tourism and cultural tourism, has a historical background. The city has hosted different civilizations for centuries. Istanbul has many historical artifacts that bear witness to the past. Museums in Istanbul are one of the best ways to get to know and understand this great city. You can rent a car and visit these museums in Istanbul. Istanbul Archeology Museums are also among the places to visit in Istanbul and museums to visit in Istanbul. Yolcu360 team has prepared the travel guide about Istanbul Archaeological Museums for you.
Istanbul Archaeological Museums
In fact, the archeology museum, which is generally thought of as a single museum, consists of three main structures. These structures are named one by one: Archeology Museum, Museum of Ancient Orient and Enameled Pavilion Museum. Many things can be said for the Istanbul Archeology Museums. The most important of these is that it is the first museum complex of the country. There are approximately one million works in this museum. So you can guess how rich the museum is in terms of historical artifacts. We can say that Istanbul Archeology Museum is a very important guide in terms of getting to know not only Istanbul but also our country and our values.
Istanbul Archeology Museums was established in 1869 under the name of Museum-i Hümayun. In other words, the establishment of the museum is quite old. Museum-i Hümayun means the Imperial Museum. Although the first museum was opened in 1869, the roots of museum activities in the Ottoman Empire date back to the reign of Fatih Sultan Mehmet. When the archeology museum was first opened, the artifacts inside consisted of artifacts previously collected and protected in the Hagia Eirene Church.
- Istanbul Archaeological Museums Address: Alemdar Cad. Osman Hamdi Bey Yokuşu Sok. 34122, Sultanahmet.
- Istanbul Archeology Museums Entrance Fee: 36 TL for 2019. Müzekart is valid.
Istanbul Archeology Museums are open every day except Monday.
History of It
The first Turkish archaeologist, Osman Hamdi Bey, was appointed as the director of Istanbul Archeology Museums in 1881, and with this appointment, the doors of a new era in Turkish museology are opened. Studies are carried out by Osman Hamdi Bey in many necropolises and temples such as Mount Nemrud, Myrina, Kyme. He made excavations in Sidon between 1887-1888. As a result of these excavations, he reached the King Necropolis in Sidon and brought many historical artifacts such as the world-famous Alexander Tomb to Istanbul.
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Istanbul Archaeological Museums Complex
The oldest building in the Istanbul Archeology Museums is the Tiled Pavilion, built-in 1472. Tiled Pavilion is also known as Sırça Palace and Kasr-ı Kâşi. It was built by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II. The most important feature of the Tiled Pavilion is that it is the only example of Ottoman civil architecture in Istanbul. Today, Turkish tile and ceramic artworks are exhibited here.
The Old Eastern Works Museum was founded by Osman Hamdi Bey in 1883 as the School of Fine Arts. We can say that this place was built with the aim of a kind of Fine Arts Academy. Today, the works belonging to the pre-Greek periods of Anatolia and Mesopotamia, and the pre-Islamic periods of Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula are exhibited here. However, there are famous historical artifacts such as the Steli of Akkadian King Naramsi, the Kadesh Treaty, and the Ishtar Gate.
Istanbul Archeology Museums are among the 5 Museums to Visit for Your Child in Turkey. Istanbul Archaeological Museums have an important place in the world both in Turkey. Besides, these buildings are the most beautiful examples of Neo-Classical architecture in Istanbul.
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Historical Artifacts Located in Istanbul Archeology Museums
- The Great Chain of Golden Horn
- Ab-ı Hayat Fountain
- Sun Clock
- Tiled Mihrab
- Hammurabi Laws
- Statue of Lugal Dalu
- Oldest Love Poem
- Sidemara Tomb
- Kadesh Treaty
- Alexander Sarcophagus
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Museums in Istanbul
- Istanbul Great Palace Mosaics Museum
The Great Palace Mosaics Museum is among the museums in Istanbul. To give brief information about the museum, there are Great Palace Mosaics dated between 450-550 AD in the museum. The mosaics are engraved in fish scale style on a white background. The subjects covered in mosaics focused on daily life and nature. For example, you will see mosaics showing the griffin eating the lizard, the man milking the goat, the young girl carrying the jug, and the hunter tiger struggle.
- Panorama 1453 History Museum
This museum has the distinction of being the first panoramic museum in Turkey. Panorama 1453 History Museum is located in Topkapı Cultural Park in Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul. Panorama1453 History Museum is the only covered panoramic museum in the world. The museum tells about the conquest of Istanbul. We recommend that you make a weekend plan to visit the museum.
Top 5 Biggest Museums in Turkey
- Galata Mevlevi Museum
It was opened as a museum in 1975. Galata Mevlevi Museum is also known as Kulekapı Mevlevihane. The museum keeps music and science alive together.
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