Amasra Museum, Archaeological museum in Amasra, Turkey.
Description
Amasra Museum is an archaeological and ethnographic museum in the coastal town of Amasra that preserves finds from the ancient and medieval history of this region. The collection spans several exhibition halls where pottery, sculptures, coins, and personal objects from different periods are displayed.
History
The museum was founded in 1982 and housed in a former school building from the 19th century that was originally used for military training. This historic building was later thoroughly restored to serve as a museum space.
Culture
The museum displays everyday objects like traditional clothing, copper tools, and weapons that reveal how people lived in this region across many centuries. These collections show visitors how residents worked, dressed, and maintained their customs over time.
Practical
The museum is open daily except Mondays and sits within walking distance of the coast, making it easily accessible from other attractions in central Amasra. Visitors should allow plenty of time to walk through the various exhibition areas, as the collection is sizable.
Did you know?
The museum preserves a rare map of the Mediterranean Sea made by the Ottoman Palace Printing House, offering insight into the cartographic art of that era. Alongside this, stone monuments with inscriptions reveal personal information about deceased residents from antiquity.
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