Gaziantep Müzesi

Story

The Gaziantep Museum is an important treasure house preserving the cultural heritage of the ancient city of Zeugma on the banks of the Euphrates, dating back two thousand years. With display cases where brightly colored Roman mosaics, ancient jewelry, and ceramics gleam, the museum takes visitors on a journey into the past. The delicacy and state of preservation of the 2nd-century mosaics in particular make them a unique example in Anatolia. Beyond archaeological artifacts, the museum also presents Gaziantep's way of life from the Ottoman era to the present day, traditional home arrangements, tilework, and the famous art of baklava-making. As a historical fact, in antiquity Gaziantep was one of the most important trading centers on the Silk Road, and this commercial past is vividly reflected in the museum's collection. On your visit, ask the museum guides for detailed information about the region's archaeological and cultural wealth; by sharing the historical story behind each artifact, the guides make the experience far more meaningful.