Aksaray Museum

Unveil Millennia-Old Secrets: Explore, Experience Aksaray Museum, Where History Breathes

Aksaray Museum

The Aksaray Museum was initially located in the Zinciriye Madrasa before moving to a new location in 2006. The museum has a total area of 12,000 square meters, with various halls showcasing ethnographic, archaeological artifacts, and coins. Exhibits include items from different historical periods such as the Neolithic, Chalcolithic, Bronze, Iron, Hellenistic, Roman, and Ottoman periods. The museum also features artifacts from specific excavation sites like Aşıklıhöyük, Musular, and Acemhöyük, displaying a wide range of objects including tools, pottery, and figurines. Additionally, the museum houses mummies, as well as exhibits dedicated to local crafts like carpet making and pottery. Various sections have been added to the museum over the years, including a garden area, Islamic tombstones shelter, Archeopark, mosaics warehouse, and a training hall.

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Admire Aksaray’s rich architectural heritage and historic buildings.

Enjoy the close proximity to Cappadocia’s unique landscapes.

Uncover the mysterious underground cities of Aksaray.

Visit the breathtaking Salt Lake and marvel at its beauty.

Wander through the stunning Ihlara Valley's scenic trails.

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