Tarsus Museum, Archaeological and ethnographic museum in Tarsus, Turkey
The Tarsus Museum houses over 35,000 artifacts in two main halls, displaying archaeological findings and ethnographic objects from regional civilizations.
Founded in 1971, the museum preserves items spanning 7,000 years of history, from Neolithic settlements through Bronze Age and Byzantine periods.
The ethnography section contains silver horse equipment, traditional kitchenware, decorative rugs, and firearms representing daily life in the Çukurova region.
The museum opens daily from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM except Mondays, offering guided tours and educational programs for visitors throughout the year.
Among its 28,176 coins, the museum holds currency specimens dating back to the 6th century BC, documenting the economic evolution of ancient Tarsus.
Location: Tarsus
Inception: 1971
GPS coordinates: 36.91698,34.89211
Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:02
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