Ankara - Museum of Anatolian Civilizations Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi
The Mahmut Pasa Bedesteni (1464-71) with its crown of 10 domes was once a covered bazaar where cloth made from angora wool was traded. Situated below the citadel in Ankara, on its southwest side, the old building was converted in 1951 into the now world-famous Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, also known as the Hittite Museum.
The collection, divided into various departments, comprises an enormous number of exceptionally impressive archeological finds from the paleolithic period to classical times.
The collection, divided into various departments, comprises an enormous number of exceptionally impressive archeological finds from the paleolithic period to classical times.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
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Things to See
Hittite Collection
Pride of place in the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara, belongs to the Hittite collection, the most comprehensive of its kind in the world. There are orthostatic reliefs, large sculptures (middle room), clay tablets and numerous smaller items, from sites such as Bogazkale (Hattusas), Alacahüyük, Alisar, Karatepe, Karkamis, Kültepe (Kanes), Malatya (Arslantepe) and Ankara.
Neolithic Artifacts
The collection in the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara includes neolithic artifacts from Çatalhüyük, in particular bulls' heads, reliefs, wall paintings and a picture of Kara Dagi erupting.
Other Exhibits
Other exhibits in the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara come from the Assyrian trading colonies (Kültepe) and Phrygian cities such as Arslantas and Gordion. Because of the sheer size of the collection visitors are advised to buy a detailed guidebook, available in the museum.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
