Antalya Archaeology Museum - A Treasure Trove of Ancient Wonders 🏛️✨

One of Turkey's most important museums showcasing sculptures from the Roman Empire period along the Mediterranean coast! Located in the heart of the Turkish Riviera, this is one of Turkey's largest and most significant museums. The museum complex beautifully presents artifacts from three ancient cultural regions: • Lycia 🌊 • Pamphylia 🏺 • Perge 🗿 Historical Significance: Founded in 1922 to protect artifacts from looting during WWI occupation, it earned the prestigious "European Council Museum of the Year" award in 1988! The collection includes repatriated treasures like: • Septimius Severus statue from Bubon 🏛️ • Two sculpted heads from Perge 👑 • Mother Goddess figure from Çatalhöyük 🕊️ Visitor Info: 🎟️ Ticket: €15 (or 551.55 TL by card) 💡 Pro Tip: The €165 museum pass is worth considering for serious history buffs! Highlights: The museum's crown jewels come mainly from ancient Perge, representing the artistic pinnacle of the Roman Empire. Many consider this the world's premier sculpture museum! ✨ #AntalyaMuseum #RomanArt #ArchaeologyLovers #HistoryBuff #TurkishRiviera #MuseumHopping #AncientWonders #CulturalHeritage