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Gaziantep Arkeoloji Müzesi

In the museum; there are showcases exhibiting a natural history display, fossils of marine creatures, a mammoth skeleton, and Paleolithic stone tools dating back 600.000 years that reflect the earliest traces of humankind, especially collected from Dülük and the banks of the Fırat. In the Bronze Age hall, in addition to pikes, spears, swords, axes, statues, pottery and jewelry made of bronze, a Bronze Age grave has been originally reconstructed together with all of its finds.

Şehitkamil, Gaziantep

Gaziantep Arkeoloji Müzesi and 6 places around it

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Gaziantep Arkeoloji Müzesi

Highlights

  • Museum
  • Culture
  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes
  • Museum visits

Suggested visit:45 minutes

In the museum; there are showcases displaying a natural history display, fossils of marine creatures, a mammoth skeleton, and Paleolithic stone tools dating back 600.000 years, especially collected from Dülük and the banks of the Fırat, reflecting the first traces of humankind. In the Bronze Age hall, besides pikes, spears, swords, axes, statues, pottery and jewelry made of bronze, a Bronze Age grave has been originally reconstructed together with all of its finds. From the hall containing Hittite and Assyrian stone works, one passes into the room of small finds.

At a glance

Type
archaeological museum
Built / founded
1969
Source: Wikidata

Last updated: 20 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Gaziantep Arkeoloji Müzesi sits within Şehitkamil, Gaziantep. The toroti catalogue holds 64 described stops across Gaziantep, 9 of them in Şehitkamil.

The nearest stop is Ali Nacar Camii, 270 m to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route passes 670 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Ali Nacar Camii270 m to the southeastSakli Konak Ali Atalar Koleksiyonu270 m to the eastSaklı Konak Bakır Eserleri Müzesi350 m to the eastGorgo Medusa Cam Eserler Müzesi360 m to the southeastŞirvanı Camii460 m to the southeastGaziantep Kalesi500 m to the southeast

Routes that pass close by

Gaziantep – Sanliurfa670 m

Frequently asked

What is Gaziantep Arkeoloji Müzesi?
In the museum; there are showcases exhibiting a natural history display, fossils of marine creatures, a mammoth skeleton, and Paleolithic stone tools dating back 600.000 years that reflect the earliest traces of humankind, especially collected from Dülük and the banks of the Fırat. In the Bronze Age hall, in addition to pikes, spears, swords, axes, statues, pottery and jewelry made of bronze, a Bronze Age grave has been originally reconstructed together with all of its finds.
Where is Gaziantep Arkeoloji Müzesi?
Gaziantep Arkeoloji Müzesi is in Şehitkamil, Gaziantep.
How long does it take to visit Gaziantep Arkeoloji Müzesi?
The suggested visit time for Gaziantep Arkeoloji Müzesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Gaziantep Arkeoloji Müzesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Gaziantep Arkeoloji Müzesi; the closest are Ali Nacar Camii, Sakli Konak Ali Atalar Koleksiyonu, Saklı Konak Bakır Eserleri Müzesi.
Is Gaziantep Arkeoloji Müzesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Gaziantep Arkeoloji Müzesi lies 670 m from the Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.