Silifke Museum

The Silifke Museum was established in 1958 and later moved to an independent building and officially opened in 1973. The museum features various halls showcasing artifacts from different historical periods. The Hall of Stone Works displays artifacts from the Archaic, Roman, and Eastern Roman Periods, including a remarkable Armored Emperor Statue from the 2nd century CE. The Coins and Jewelry Hall exhibits a wide range of items such as gold and silver ornaments, ancient coins, and jewelry pieces from different civilizations. The Hall of Archaeological Works showcases finds from the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Hellenistic and Roman, and Eastern Roman periods, including vessels, seals, and relics. Additionally, the Hall of Ethnographic Works displays folkloric items still used by local people, such as traditional clothing, rugs, weapons, and accessories. The garden exhibition area features various architectural elements, statues, sarcophagi, and artifacts from different historical periods, including the Ottoman era.