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Archaeological Museums

Osman Hamdi Bey Yokusu, Istanbul, Turkey

Featured Review : The archaeological museums of Istanbul are not famous. In many ways they are a forgotten footnote to the history of Turkey. And this is ridiculous. Ancient Turkey was home to Trojans, King Midas, and the Golden Fleece. R...See Full Review

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Archaeological Museums Reviews

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A Wander Through The Ancient East

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Liam Hetherington from Manchester, United Kingdom
  • October 27, 2009
A Wander Through The Ancient East
Quote: The archaeological museums of Istanbul are not famous. In many ways they are a forgotten footnote to the history of Turkey. And this is ridiculous. Ancient Turkey was home to Trojans, King Midas, and the Golden Fleece. Ramses II got this far north;... Read the full Archaeological Museums review

From journal Holy of Holies

Archeological Museum in Istanbul is Great

  • 4 out of 5 stars by NiceGinna from Evanston, Illinois
  • July 24, 2008
Archeological Museum in Istanbul is Great
Quote: This museum holds artifacts of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine civilizations. The Tile and Pottery Museum, which is nextdoor, is also very interesting. We spent a morning here and found it well worth the time.

Visit to Museum

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Suha Sendogan from Ýstanbul, Turkey
  • February 14, 2006
Visit to Museum
Quote: The most important part of the park was the Archaeology Museum, which was the reason we had decided to visit. The Museum: The museum has mainly four sections. The first hall displayed various bows, figures, and beautiful bronze works found in the... Read the full Archaeological Museums review

From journal Archaeological Museum of Bursa

Archaeological Museum and Oriental Museum

  • 4 out of 5 stars by ShannonBrooke from Somerville, Massachusetts
  • July 29, 2003
Quote: The Archaeological museum and the Oriental museum located in Gulhane Park, near Topkapi, are a good way to spend a morning. Budget travelers will love the low entrance fees. It costs around 2.50 to see the Archaeological Museum. The artifacts... Read the full Archaeological Museums review

From journal Istanbul in June

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Archaeology Museum

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Idler from Poolesville, Maryland
  • April 14, 2002
Archaeology Museum
Quote: Istanbul’s Archaeological Museum is divided into three separately-housed collections: The Museum of the Ancient Orient, located in the building closest to the entrance; another building which housed the original Ottoman Imperial Museum and now... Read the full Archaeological Museums review

From journal Istanbul Idyll