Şanlıurfa Archaeological Museum

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Şanlıurfa Archaeological Museum

Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Şanlıurfa Archaeological Museum, Archaeological museum in Şanlıurfa Province, Turkey.

The museum complex encompasses 34,000 square meters with two main buildings, featuring extensive archaeological and mosaic exhibition spaces across multiple halls.

Established in 1969, the museum initially displayed artifacts in an elementary school before relocating to its current expanded location in 2015.

The museum houses the Orpheus mosaic from 184 AD, which returned from Dallas Museum in 2015 after its illegal removal from Turkey.

The facility maintains different seasonal schedules, operating from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM during summer and 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM in winter months.

The collection includes a 9500-year-old life-sized human sculpture known as the Urfa Man, representing one of the earliest human representations.

Location: Şanlıurfa Province

Inception: 1969

GPS coordinates: 37.16056,38.78806

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:53

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Şanlıurfa Archaeological Museum: Archaeological museum in Şanlıurfa Province, Turkey » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes