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Adiyaman Museum and its collection

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The Adıyaman Archaeological Museum is situated in the heart of Adıyaman, a city in southeastern Turkey. It is conveniently located at the intersection of Atatürk Boulevard and Cumhuriyet Avenue, making it easily accessible for visitors. The museum specializes in archaeology, showcasing a variety of artifacts and historical items from the surrounding area.

Archaeological Finds and Rescue Excavations

The Adıyaman Archaeological Museum houses a wide range of archaeological finds from the city and its surrounding areas. These include artifacts unearthed during rescue excavations conducted as part of the Southeastern Anatolia Project. This project was initiated to preserve archaeological sites threatened by the construction of hydroelectric dams in the Euphrates basin.

Diverse Collection at the Adıyaman Archaeological Museum

The collection at the Adıyaman Archaeological Museum spans several historical periods. It includes Palaeolithic tools, Neolithic arrowheads, and pottery from the Copper Age. Visitors can also see spearpoints, cooking utensils, and jewellery from the Bronze and Iron Ages. The museum also houses items from the Hellenistic and Roman periods, such as statues, mosaics, and vessels made of stone, ceramics, and glass. The collection is rounded off with items from the Islamic period, particularly from the Seljuq and Ottoman eras.

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TRAdıyaman Müzesi
DEArchäologisches Museum Adıyaman
ESMuseo Arqueológico de Adıyaman
FRMusée archéologique d'Adıyaman
TRAdıyaman Müze
ENAdıyaman Archaeological Museum

History & Anthropology History & Anthropology Archaeology

Adiyaman Museum
Yenipınar, Atatürk Bv No:226
02100 Adıyaman

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Yenipınar, Atatürk Bv No:226, Adıyaman

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