Erimtan Museum, Private archaeology museum in Altındağ, Turkey.
The Erimtan Museum is a private collection of ancient objects from Anatolia housed in three carefully restored historic buildings around Ankara's Castle Square. The rooms display roughly two thousand artifacts spanning from early civilizations through the medieval period.
The collection originated in the 1960s when Yüksel Erimtan began acquiring ancient Roman ring stones and related objects. The museum later opened to share these discoveries with the public and make Anatolian archaeology more accessible.
The collection spans multiple civilizations that left their mark on Anatolia, each represented through objects that show how people lived and what they valued. Walking through the rooms, you see the connections between these different periods and how each one influenced the next.
The buildings spread across multiple levels, so wear comfortable shoes and allow time to explore each room properly. A map at the entrance helps you plan your route through the connected spaces efficiently.
Live musical performances take place regularly within the historic rooms, creating an unexpected fusion of ancient history and contemporary art. These concerts add a sensory experience that transforms how visitors engage with the objects on display.
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