İzmir Archaeological Museum
Ancient Egypt’s 'Ushabti' figures open to visitors
The 2,700-year-old Ushabti statuettes used in funeral rituals in ancient Egypt and found in archaeological excavations in western Turkey began to be exhibited for the first time at the İzmir Archaeology Museum.
Ushabti figures, small statuettes made of wood, stone, or faience, are often found in large numbers in ancient Egyptian tombs.
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Artifacts found in ancient city of Smyrna on display in İzmir
The Satyr relief and statues from the ancient city of Smyrna are on display for visitors for the first time at the İzmir Archeology Museum in İzmir.
Unearthed from the Smyrna Agora and excavations near the city center, the artifacts shed light on the history of İzmir.
Aphrodisias awaits record high visitors
One of the best preserved ancient cities in Anatolia, the ancient city of Aphrodisias in western Turkey, expects to host a record number of visitors this year after its inscription to the UNESCO World Heritage List last year.
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