Erbil Civilization Museum

The Erbil Civilization Museum is an archaeological museum within the Citadel of Erbil that houses three exhibition halls with artifacts from different periods of Mesopotamia. The collection spans several millennia and documents human presence across various historical cultures that inhabited this region.

The museum was founded in the 1960s and later moved to its current location within the Citadel, where it systematically expanded its collections. Over the decades it has gathered and preserved various archaeological discoveries from Mesopotamian sites.

The exhibition halls display objects from different periods of Mesopotamian history and show how this region was continuously inhabited over millennia. Visitors can see how everyday items and religious objects tell the story of the people who lived here.

The museum is located within the Citadel of Erbil, so visitors should head toward the Citadel area when planning their visit. It is advisable to allow enough time to comfortably explore the different exhibition halls.

Among the displays are rare objects such as an incense burner from between 1300 and 1000 BC, showing how sophisticated religious practices were in ancient times. These particular pieces offer insight into everyday rituals and the craftsmanship of cultures long disappeared.

Location: Erbil

GPS coordinates: 36.17739,44.01325

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:41