Aksaray Museum

Aksaray Museum is an archaeological museum in Aksaray that presents a wide collection of finds from different time periods. The building spans multiple floors and combines modern exhibition spaces with traditional architectural elements reflecting the region's heritage.

The collection began in 1969 at a historic religious school where artifacts were carefully preserved for decades. As the holdings grew too large for the original location, they were relocated to the current museum building in 2014.

The museum displays artifacts that reveal how different civilizations shaped this region over thousands of years. Visitors encounter objects showing the daily lives and beliefs of ancient peoples who lived here, helping them understand the area's cultural layers.

The best time to visit is in the morning when the museum is less crowded and you can view the exhibits at your own pace. The building is easy to navigate, and guides are available to help you understand the displays and answer your questions.

A remarkable part of the collection includes preserved mummies from the Byzantine period, some of them animals like cats. These rare findings reveal how ancient people treated their deceased companions and what preservation techniques they had mastered.