Great news for history and archaeology lovers visiting Istanbul! ✨
The Museum of the Ancient Orient, part of the Istanbul Archaeological Museums complex, has reopened to visitors after a four-year closure.
The museum offers an impressive journey through thousands of years of history, bringing together artifacts from some of the world’s oldest civilizations.
One of the highlights of the museum is its collection of ancient written records and artifacts from the civilizations of the Ancient Near East.
📜 The museum is particularly famous for its connection to the Treaty of Kadesh, generally regarded as the world’s oldest surviving written peace treaty.
The collection also includes what is widely regarded as the world’s oldest known love poem, a fascinating example of ancient Mesopotamian literature.
For anyone interested in Mesopotamia, Sumerian civilization, ancient Anatolia and the history of the Ancient Near East, this museum offers a unique opportunity to see history up close.
There is another reason to add the museum to your Istanbul itinerary: Night Museology. 🌙
The museum is open for evening visits from 19:00 onwards, allowing visitors to explore its ancient treasures after sunset.
A separate 200 TL ticket is required in addition to the MuseumCard for the night museum experience.
Visiting in the evening can be a great option for travelers who want to experience Istanbul’s museums in a quieter and more atmospheric setting.
📍 Museum of the Ancient Orient – Istanbul Archaeological Museums
⏰ Opening hours: Every day, 09:00–22:00
🎟️ Last ticket sales: 21:00
💳 MuseumCard: Valid
🌙 Night Museology: From 19:00
🎫 Night visit: An additional 200 TL ticket is required with the MuseumCard
The Museum of the Ancient Orient is located in Istanbul’s Historic Peninsula, within the Istanbul Archaeological Museums complex.
🚋 By tram: Take the T1 Kabataş–Bağcılar tram line and get off at either Gülhane or Sultanahmet station. The museum is within a short walking distance from both stops.
If you are looking for fascinating museums to visit in Istanbul, the Museum of the Ancient Orient should definitely be on your list.
From ancient Mesopotamian civilizations to some of the earliest known examples of written history and literature, the museum offers an incredible glimpse into the world thousands of years ago. ✨
If you are interested in the Treaty of Kadesh, Sumerians, Mesopotamian civilizations and the Ancient Near East, make sure to add this museum to your Istanbul itinerary.
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