Eski Şark Eserleri Müzesi
Istanbul, Türkiye
It presents artifacts from the ancient Near East, including the oldest known peace treaty, unlike the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art.
The Museum of Ancient Orient is part of the Istanbul Archaeological Museums and presents a rich collection of artifacts from ancient Near Eastern civilizations. The collections include objects from Mesopotamia, Egypt, Anatolia, and the Arabian Peninsula, covering the period from prehistory to the Roman era. Particularly valuable are cuneiform clay tablets, including the oldest known peace treaty.
- Visit time: 2 h 30 min
- Opening hours: Tue–Sun 09:00–19:00 (from OpenStreetMap — check before you go)
- Website: istanbularkeoloji.gov.tr
How long does it take to visit Eski Şark Eserleri Müzesi?
Plan about 2 h 30 min.
Nearby
- Istanbul Archaeological Museums — 80 m
- Çinili Köşk — 100 m
- Hagia Irene — 180 m
- Zeynep Sultan Camii — 220 m
- Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam — 240 m
- Hagia Sophia — 320 m
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