
Antalya Sights, Sounds and Hotels
In the Antalya Museum you will see much of the cultural heritages of Antalya, which is one of the richest in Turkey, and in the 14 fascinating exhibit halls you will find over 5 000 archaeological articles on display. View findings indicative of the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Chalcolithic, and Bronze Age periods that date as far back as 50 000 years in the Prehistory section, which also includes an incredible collection of artifacts recovered from the largest inhabited cave in Turkey, the Karain Cave at Burdur. Wander amoung grand statues of the leading characters of classic mythology, Zeus, Apollo, Athena, Aphrodite, and many more in the Gallery of the Gods. The Sarcophagus Gallery is home to elaborately carved tombs. An entire room is devoted to coins where the chronological display epitomizes 2 500 years of Anatolian history. After inspection of this immensely rich collection, it' is absolutely astonishing to comprehend that up to 30 000 artefacts are concealed in storage.
A visit to the Antalya Museum is a definite must if you would like to expand your insight into the area whilst you are in Antalya. The super Antalya hotels will ensure your comfort and peace of mind from the moment you arrive.
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