Destination

Şanliurfa Arkeoloji Müzesi

The idea of opening a museum in Şanlıurfa began to take shape in 1948, and the first step regarding the establishment of the museum was taken as a result of the existing artifacts being gathered in a storage room at Atatürk İlkokulu. In 1956, a place was allocated for the museum at Şehit Nusret İlkokulu and the artifacts were stored there.

Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa

Şanliurfa Arkeoloji Müzesi and 6 places around it

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Şanliurfa Arkeoloji Müzesi

Highlights

  • Museum
  • Culture

Good for

  • Museum visits

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Şanliurfa Arkeoloji Müzesi sits within Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa. The toroti catalogue holds 75 described stops across Şanlıurfa, 48 of them in Eyyübiye.

The nearest stop is Haleplibahçe Mozaik Müzesi, 310 m to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route passes 12 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Haleplibahçe Mozaik Müzesi310 m to the southFirfirli Cami/ On İki Havari Kilisesi/ Aziz Havariler Kilisesi390 m to the eastTuzeken Cami400 m to the northwestNebih Efendi Türbesi440 m to the northeastSelahaddin Eyyubi Camii / Aziz Johannes Prodromos Addai Kilisesi560 m to the southeastŞazeli Ali Dede Türbesi580 m to the south

Routes that pass close by

Gaziantep – Sanliurfa12 km

Frequently asked

What is Şanliurfa Arkeoloji Müzesi?
The idea of opening a museum in Şanlıurfa began to take shape in 1948, and the first step regarding the establishment of the museum was taken as a result of the existing artifacts being gathered in a storage room at Atatürk İlkokulu. In 1956, a place was allocated for the museum at Şehit Nusret İlkokulu and the artifacts were stored there.
Where is Şanliurfa Arkeoloji Müzesi?
Şanliurfa Arkeoloji Müzesi is in Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa.
How long does it take to visit Şanliurfa Arkeoloji Müzesi?
The suggested visit time for Şanliurfa Arkeoloji Müzesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Şanliurfa Arkeoloji Müzesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Şanliurfa Arkeoloji Müzesi; the closest are Haleplibahçe Mozaik Müzesi, Firfirli Cami/ On İki Havari Kilisesi/ Aziz Havariler Kilisesi, Tuzeken Cami.
Is Şanliurfa Arkeoloji Müzesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Şanliurfa Arkeoloji Müzesi lies 12 km from the Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.