Images of Yesemek Quarry and Sculpture Workshop
Yesemek Quarry and Sculpture Workshop and its collection
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The Yesemek Quarry and Sculpture Workshop is an open-air museum and archaeological site located in Gaziantep Province, Turkey. This site was a quarry during Hittite times and is now a significant historical and cultural attraction. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the ancient Near East's largest known stonemasonry workshop.
Location and Access to Yesemek Quarry and Sculpture Workshop
The Yesemek Quarry and Sculpture Workshop is located to the south of the village of Yesemek in the İslahiye district of Gaziantep Province. It is approximately 1.5 kilometres from the village, 23 kilometres from İslahiye, and 113 kilometres from Gaziantep. Visitors can easily reach the site by driving from Gaziantep, İskenderun, or Antakya.
Artifacts and Sculptures at Yesemek Quarry and Sculpture Workshop
The Yesemek Quarry and Sculpture Workshop is home to around 300 unearthed items, including sphinxes, lions, chariots, and gods. Visitors can observe sculptures in various stages of production, offering a unique glimpse into the ancient process of stonemasonry.
TRYesemek Açık Hava Müzesi
DESteinbruch von Yesemek
ESCantera y taller de escultura de Yesemek
ITCava e laboratorio di scultura di Yesemek
FRCarrière de Yesemek et atelier de sculpture
TRYesemek Taş Ocağı ve Heykel Atölyesi
TRYesemek Taşocağı Ve Heykel Atölyesi
TRYesemek Açıkhava Müzesi
ENYesemek Open Air Museum
History & Anthropology Archaeology Open air