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Rising in the historic Cankurtaran quarter of Fatih under the shelter of Topkapı Palace, the Istanbul Archaeology Museums opened their doors in 1869 as Türkiye’s first national museum. Housing more than one million artifacts collected across imperial territories, the complex spans three distinct historical buildings. For travelers tracing ancient civilizations, it offers an extraordinary narrative ranging from the Alexander Sarcophagus to royal cuneiform peace treaties.
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VISIT INFO
Museum visit information
Address
Cankurtaran, Fatih
Ticket
200 TL
Opening Hours
- Monday09:00–17:30
- Tuesday09:00–17:30
- Wednesday09:00–17:30
- Thursday09:00–17:30
- Friday09:00–17:30
- Saturday09:00–17:30
- Sunday09:00–17:30
Phone
(0212) 520 77 40
GUIDES
Before you visit
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Frequently Asked Questions (Istanbul Archaeology Museums)
Celebrated highlights include the Alexander Sarcophagus, the Mourning Women Sarcophagus, the Stele of Naramsin, and the Treaty of Kadesh tablet.
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