
Sidamara Sarcophagus is one of the largest marble sarcophagi from the Roman Imperial period in Anatolia. The artifact was discovered near Ambar Village in the Ayrancı district of Konya Province, in the ancient settlement known as Sidamara in historical sources. Its discovery dates to the last quarter of the 19th century. Initial examinations of the site revealed the sarcophagus partially buried in soil and firmly set in place. Efforts by museum officials of the period initiated relocation work t
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Sümeyye Akkanat Terzioğlu

Gaziantep Archaeology Museum is one of the most important archaeological centers in Southeastern Anatolia. It attracts attention with its rich collection spanning a broad chronological range from the Paleolithic period to the Roman and Byzantine eras. The museum systematically displays artifacts obtained from mounds and excavations in the region, presenting the development of Anatolian civilizations in a chronological order. Foundation and History Museum activities in Gaziantep began in 1944. Th
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Meryem Şentürk Çoban

Hatay Archaeology Museum is an important cultural institution located in the province of Hatay, Türkiye, shedding light on the region’s thousands-of-years-long history. The museum houses artifacts from various periods spanning the Paleolithic to the Middle Ages and is particularly renowned for its mosaic collection. Foundation and History Archaeological excavations in Hatay began in 1932 and were conducted between 1933 and 1938 by the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago at sites such
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Ahsen Güneş