The history of Central Anatolia and its museums
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Central Anatolia is rich in historical places each depicting story of the ancient time. You will find plenty of museums here that people from various regions along with the locals love to visit again and again.

If you look at the list of museums here in Central Anatolia, then you will get to see a number of museums here that have the treasure of the ancient times preserved in them. These museums tell us the history of the civilizations that used to be a part of Turkey.

If you are going to visit Central Anatolia, then you will see plenty of museums there that will be telling you the history of various cultures and people that used to be a part of Turkey. The souvenirs there and other items belonging to the past tell the story of the old Turks.


Central Anatolia is a place that is full of historical sites. There are a number of museums here that are a center of attention for the tourists, visitors, locals as well as archaeologists.

The best museum here is the Museum of Anatolian civilization. It is located near the citadel entrance. You will find a number of unique artifacts of Phrygian, Roman, Hittite, Neolithic, Urartian, Hatti and Paleolithic era. This museum is open throughout the week except for Monday. However during summers, it is open throughout the week.

A museum rich in folkloric artifacts from various Ottoman and Seljuk mosques is the Ethnography Museum. It is located near the Talat Pasa Boulevard. Another museum that is full of Turkish art from the 19th century is known as the Painting and Sculpture museum. It is located near the Ethnography Museum.

Located near the Ullus square is the Liberation War Museum. This museum was the place where the war for liberation was planned. It was the 1st building of the parliament of the state. You will see a number of photographs and various items from that time there. You can also see wax figures of the past presidents of Turkey. This museum is also open throughout the week expect for Monday.

If you have planned to visit turkey and explore the various locations here, then do not forget visiting the Central Anatolia. This place has a number of places of attraction that are worth visiting. Many people and tourists from various locations from within the country and outside the country come to visit the museums here. Coming to turkey, visiting Central Anatolia will be the best thing to make your holidays enjoyable. You will certainly learn a lot about the cultural dynasties and cultural heritage of Central Anatolia.

Moving on the museum close of the Liberation War Museum, you will find the Museum of the Republic. This was the 2nd parliament building of the state. During the significant events of the state, various exhibitions are held here. Ataturk’s house is another museum that exhibits photos as well other items as per the events that come in the calendar.

On the Eskisehir road, there lies the Natural History Museum. It exhibits the evolutionary developments of the Turks. This museum is open throughout the week but it is closed during the religious holidays. The PTT museum opened in the year 1982 displays telegraphs, stamps, postal and telephone displays.

The Turkish Radio and Television Museum is the museum that is loved by the radio listeners. You can find the ancient radios and phonographs used by Turks here. These museums are not the only attractions that promote tourism, turkey has a lot more to offer apart from this too. The antique pieces of miniatures, artifacts and other items used by the ancient people who lived in Turkey for long long years are readily found in various museums created here in Central Anatolia.

The Mehmet Akif Erosy Museum that is located on the HUC campus is the museum that honors the national poet of the Turks who wrote the national anthem, various other poems and songs of independence. The foreigners are not the only ones who are attracted to these museums. The locals after being visiting these museums for so many times still have not got bored of them.

 
       
  The provinces located in the Central Anatolia Region are:


Aksaray
Ankara
Corum
Eskisehir
Karaman
Kayseri
Konya
 
Kirikkale
Kirsehir
Nevsehir
Nigde
Sivas
Yozgat

 
       

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