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chaic, Hellenistic, Roman and Ottoman artefacts; and an impressive downstairs gallery
showcasing Byzantine objects.
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Museum of the Ancient Orient
To your immediate left as you enter the complex, this 1883 building showcases a collec-
tion of pre-Islamic items collected from the expanse of the Ottoman Empire. Highlights
include a series of large blue-and-yellow glazed-brick panels that once lined the proces-
sional street and the Ishtar Gate of ancient Babylon.
Top Tips
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Unless you have a particular interest in the subject areas, the
Anatolia and Troy Through the Ages
and
Neigh-
bouring Cultures of Anatolia, Cyprus, Syria and Palestine
exhibitions on the upper floors of the Archaeology
Museum can easily be given a miss.
