Malatya Museum, Archaeological museum in Malatya, Turkey.
The Malatya Museum exhibits over 15,000 archaeological artifacts arranged chronologically from the Neolithic period through the Ottoman Empire in organized display areas.
Established in 1979, the museum houses significant findings from regional excavations including Early Bronze Age swords from Arslantepe dated between 3200-3800 BCE.
The museum collection includes Neolithic sculptures, ancient tombs, pottery pieces, and metalwork that represent the different civilizations that inhabited eastern Anatolia.
Located near Kernek Square in Battalgazi district, the museum operates under the Ministry of Culture with staff available to provide detailed information about exhibits.
Among the notable exhibits are human remains from a tomb dating back to 4000 BCE and archaeological materials recovered during the construction of Karakaya Dam.
Location: Malatya
Location: Battalgazi
Inception: 1979
GPS coordinates: 38.34278,38.32444
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:46
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