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Museum of Aphrodisias
Management | Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye, Aydın Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism | ||||||||
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Excavation Start | 1961 (under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Kenan Erim) | ||||||||
Important Features | Roman period statues, statues of the cult of Aphrodite, Sebasteion Hall, inscriptions and architectural elements | ||||||||
Collection Type | Sculptural works, architectural elements, inscriptions, sarcophagi, Sebasteion reliefs | ||||||||
Opening Year | 1979 | ||||||||
Location | Aydın Afrodisias Antik Kenti Türkiye Karacasu | ||||||||
The Museum of Aphrodisias is located within the boundaries of the Karacasu district of Aydın in western Türkiye. This ancient city, situated in the region of Caria during antiquity, was one of the major cult and artistic centers of the Roman period. The museum is situated immediately beside the Temple of Aphrodite and other archaeological structures. Opened to the public in 1979, the museum houses one of Türkiye’s most significant original archaeological collections.
Accessed November 26, 2025.
Accessed November 26, 2025.
Accessed November 26, 2025.
Accessed November 26, 2025.
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T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı. "Afrodisias Müzesi." Türkiye Kültür Portalı. Accessed June 26, 2025.
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Museum of Aphrodisias
Management | Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye, Aydın Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Excavation Start | 1961 (under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Kenan Erim) | ||||||||
Important Features | Roman period statues, statues of the cult of Aphrodite, Sebasteion Hall, inscriptions and architectural elements | ||||||||
Collection Type | Sculptural works, architectural elements, inscriptions, sarcophagi, Sebasteion reliefs | ||||||||
Opening Year | 1979 | ||||||||
Location | Aydın Afrodisias Antik Kenti Türkiye Karacasu | ||||||||
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