Story and significance
Timeline, heritage and stories
Nominated for the museum of the year awards in Europe, the Niğde Museum houses artifacts especially brought from ancient settlements around the region. The most striking section of the museum features a child mummy from the Late Roman period and Seljuk coins. You can easily access this cultural center, which holds critical importance for the archaeological history of Türkiye.
Practical notes before you go
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Location on the map
37.9116° N, 34.6906° E
