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Story and significance
About
Located in the center of Aksaray, this museum exhibits the rich historical heritage of the region from the Neolithic era to the Ottoman period. The child mummies are particularly noteworthy.
Timeline, heritage and stories
Heritage
The Aksaray Museum houses archaeological and ethnographic artifacts witnessing the deep-rooted history of Central Anatolia. It stands out among museums in Türkiye for its unique mummy collection.
Visitors can examine findings excavated from important sites like Aşıklı Höyük and trace the millennial development of Aksaray culture.
Practical notes before you go
Visit
- Type
- Museum
- Tip
- Opening hours and ticket rules may vary by season.
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Eğri Minare (Leaning Minaret)
This historical Seljuk-era minaret in Aksaray city center resembles the Leaning Tower of Pisa due to its inclined structure. It is also known as the Red Minaret.
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Kılıçarslan Tomb
Located on Kılıçarslan Hill within Aksaray , this tomb is dedicated to the Anatolian Seljuk Sultan Kılıçarslan II.
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Zinciriye Medrese
This historical madrasa from the Karamanoğlu period in the center of Aksaray is an educational building notable for its cut-stone architecture and porticoed courtyard.