Diyarbakır Archeology Museum, Archaeological museum in Sur district, Diyarbakır, Turkey.
Description
The Diyarbakır Archeology Museum holds tens of thousands of coins and finds from different periods of history. It sits within a historic complex of older buildings and provides a broad overview of how this region was settled over time.
History
The museum was established in the 1930s during the early years of the modern Turkish state and documents periods from prehistoric times onward. Its collection reflects continuous occupation of this southeastern landscape across many centuries.
Culture
The collection reflects layers of civilizations that left their mark on the region over thousands of years. Visitors encounter objects that show how different peoples shaped this land through successive periods.
Practical
The museum is located in a historic district and can be reached by walking through old streets. The best time to visit is early in the day when there are fewer people and you can look around at your own pace.
Did you know?
The museum shares its location with several historic buildings, including an old palace and a former church that are worth exploring. These structures stand right beside the exhibition spaces and give the place its own special character.
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