June 2011
The Museum of Archaeology in Istanbul houses many beautiful artifacts from a variety civilizations housed in ornate buildings set in beautiful gardens. Bits and pieces of ancient artefacts are displayed in the "outdoor museum."
One of the most famous pieces in the collection is the beautifully carved Alexander Sarcophagus which depicts scenes of Alexander the Great's exploits. There are hundreds of exquisitely carved exhibits, so many in fact, that we lost track of who was who as we.spent many enjoyable hours just wondering around admiring the extensive collection.
We recommend that you take a few hours to visit the Museum if you are in Istanbul. Meanwhile, enjoy this small sample of the collection!
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| Details on the Alexander Sarcophagus |
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| The Alexander Sarcophagus |
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The Sarcophagus of the Crying Women
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The Sarcophagus of the Crying Women
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| Fran with Puzur Istar |
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| Exquisite Stutue of Poseidon |
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| Alexander the Great |
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| Glazed Tiles from the Istar Gate of Babylong |
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Tom saying Hi to Hadrian.
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