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Archaeological Museum, Konya

Museum
Exterior of the Archaeological Museum. Photo © Dick Osseman.

Roman Sarcophagus
Roman sarcophagus (c.255 AD) of Hercules. Photo © Dick Osseman.

Greek Altar
Altar with Greek inscription. Photo © Dick Osseman.






The Archaeological Museum in Konya has an excellent collection of ancient artifacts ranging from the Bronze Age to the Byzantine Era. The museum opened in its present location in 1962.

Among the displays are many ancient Roman sarcophagi, Greek altars and pottery, important inscriptions in Latin and Greek, Byzantine mosaics, and more.

Article Sources

  1. Konya Archaeological Museum - goTurkey.com
  2. Photos of Konya archaeological museum - Dick Osseman

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