Mardin Museum

Step into Stories Told in Stone at Mardin Museum, Türkiye's Timeless Treasure!

Mardin Museum

The Mardin Museum, located in the old town square, is housed in a building constructed in 1895 as the Syriac Catholic Patriarchate, exemplifying traditional Mardin architecture. The museum features several thematic halls. The Hall of Archaeological Excavations displays artifacts from ancient sites around Mardin, including Boncuklu Tarla and Mardin Castle. The Hall of Faith traces the development of Mesopotamian mythology, paganism, Christianity, and Islam. The Hall of Trade explores Mesopotamian commerce, the invention of writing, and notable finds from multiple historical periods. Lastly, the Hall of Life presents Mesopotamian and Mardin social life, highlighting agriculture, pottery, food culture, and traditional music.

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