Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Major mosaic history museum in Gaziantep, Turkey
The Zeugma Mosaic Museum presents Roman floor mosaics and wall paintings in a three-story building with several exhibition halls in central Gaziantep. The displays come from the submerged settlement on the Euphrates and are organized by theme and original building.
The city of Zeugma was founded in the 3rd century BC as a Greek settlement on the Euphrates and grew into a trade hub under Roman rule. A dam project flooded parts of the ancient ruins, prompting rescue excavations between 2000 and 2007 that recovered most of the finds.
The name Zeugma means bridge or crossing, referring to the ancient connection over the Euphrates. Visitors mostly see floor mosaics from homes and bathhouses of the ancient city, showing daily life and the imagination of the Roman upper class.
The building is accessible and the exhibition rooms are air-conditioned, which is especially comfortable during hot summer months. Information panels and digital terminals explain the background of individual pieces in several languages.
One of the halls displays a completely reconstructed room with original walls and frescoes, giving the impression of a Roman home. Another area features bronze figures and column fragments that usually receive less attention than the colored floor mosaics.
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