#IstanbulArchaeologicalMuseums

[davidstanleytravel]

A 4th century BC gold necklace from Sardis east of Izmir, Turkey, is in the Istanbul Archaeological Museums, Istanbul. The clasps are in the form of bees.

[eresinhotels]

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Take a selfie with a legend. 🤳🏻 Istanbul Archaeology Museum is just 5 minutes walk from Eresin Hotels Sultanahmet. #istanbul #archaeology #istanbularchaeologicalmuseums (at Istanbul Archeological Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0iYWrSAqp1/?igshid=3l1nqbgbgybo

[davidstanleytravel]

A lion hunt is featured on the Alexander Sarcophagus (312-307 BC) from Sidon, Lebanon, currently in the Istanbul Archaeological Museums in Istanbul, Turkey.

[davidstanleytravel]

One of the treasures of the Istanbul Archaeological Museums in Istanbul, Turkey is the marble Alexander Sarcophagus (312-307 BC) from Sidon (Saida), Lebanon. The tomb actually belonged to Abdalonymos, the last king of Sidon.

[davidstanleytravel]

A mid-3rd century BC gold crown or laurel wreath from Bergama (Izmir) is in the Istanbul Archaeological Museums, Istanbul, Turkey.