Museum of Ancient East or touch ancient civilizations
Today we will pass through the halls of the Eastern Museum of Istanbul. Located in the Archaeological Museum complex next to the famous Topkapi Palace and Gulhane Park. Not to be missed, because from all sides, starting from Gulhane Park, set by various historical exhibitions. Sometimes it seems to me that this museum is cracked in the seams of the artifacts presented.
Over the years, the Turkish government and cultural figures want to make Istanbul's largest city museum, to reflect all the colors of the story. A miracle happened! This project has been launched and done by 39%. The entire museum will be the capital of three kingdoms - Istanbul. The history of the city will be shown and the culture of the people who live in this area in 8500 years in length. The museum building will be located close to Topkapi Palace.
Let's go back to the museum, which presents over a million pieces. Istanbul Archeology Museum consists of three buildings and inland. The first building - an East Ancient museum, the second - a classical archaeological complex, the third - the Palace of Tile. There is also a children's museum. Exhibition of historical visual events and accessible history of Turkey.Museum address: Alemdar Cad. Osman Hamdi Bey Yokuşu Sok. 34122, Gülhane, Fatih, İstanbul.Tickets cost 20 Turkish liras. On Mondays, holidays. You have to come early to see it all. We needed almost 5 hours. Those who are closely related to history and research must walk throughout the day.
Today we will see the Museum of the Ancient East. It was built in 1883 by the famous Turkish architect Alexander Vallaury (1850-1921) in the style of Turkish classicism. Its founder is a Turkish painter, archaeologist Osman Hamdi-bey. He is also the first director of Istanbul's archaeological museum. Previously in this building is an art school. Due to the decision of the Ottoman Empire in 1884 to ban the export of historic monuments in the museum area we could see beautiful and rare exhibits from ancient Africa, Egypt, Afghanistan, the Balkans, Mesopotamia, and others.
The modern setting of Istanbul has led to the fact that it finds more interesting artifacts that answer many questions about the history of the city. The gap that exists between 6500 and 3000 BC is gradually filled with new information.
During the construction of the Marmaray metro station, the remains of 37 vessels were discovered. Theodosius was the largest port of the Roman Empire. Now is the area of Yenikapi. The harbor operates almost 700 years, then the water level decreases. Excavations are carried out at a depth of 28 meters below sea level. One of the restored boats is now presented in the grounds of Istanbul's archaeological museum.
What can bring together the Museum of the Ancient East East and the United Nations building in New York? It is true! The first in the history of the Kades peace agreement. This is from 1269 BC. Contracts are written in Akkadian. These treaty texts are located in the Ancient Orient Museum in Istanbul and in the lobby of UN headquarters. The treaty is the oldest known historical science contract in the bilateral world.
The permanent war between the great Pharaoh Ramses II and the Het Hilisusilis III ruler suffered significant losses on both sides. The ancient people decided to end the treaty on eternal peace, brotherhood, and mutual cooperation. The marriage of the Ramses II dynasty and one of the daughters of King Hattusilis III was reinforced by the treaty.
Ancient Eastern History is an important part of the development of ancient civilizations and peoples of the earth. The ancient civilization belongs to the first cultural achievement, which drives the world for further advancement and development. It is always interesting to see and read what ancient people live, what values they have.
Ancient Eastern History is an important part of the development of ancient civilizations and peoples of the earth. The ancient civilization belongs to the first cultural achievement, which drives the world for further advancement and development. It is always interesting to see and read what ancient people live, what values they have.
The most important discovery of antiquity is writing. Respecting tradition brings to the fact that we are still gathering knowledge and sending it to the next generation.
The Hittites are the people of the Asian Bronze Age. They are the first to create the state through military force
It was in the Ancient East that forms of political life and social movements emerged. Then all the movements spread all over the world.
Ashurbanazirpal II king of Assyria (the government around 883-859 BC). The palace he built, the beautiful architectural structure. The building is filled with ivory, gold, silver
Assyria is the birthplace of ancient plastic art. The military genre of images on relief also belongs to the Assyrians.
The Assyrian palace is always decorated with relief. At the entrance there is a winged keeper in the form of a lion, a bull with an undisturbed human head. The kings are depicted with special splendor and splendor.
This is a short tour of the Ancient Eastern Museum. It does not convey a feeling when you see everything with your own eyes. A wonderful collection of exhibits, which opened the world past a bit.
