Museums in Malatya: Top Places

Located in Battalgazi, Malatya, Arslantepe is a mound dating back to 5000 BCE and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021. Functioning as an open-air museum, the site showcases mudbrick palace remains, temples, and evidence of early state formation. The world's oldest known swords were also discovered here. Arslantepe Höyüğü is within 58 meters walking distance.

Malatya Museum is a museum in Malatya, Turkey The museum faces Kernek square in Malatya at 38°20′36″N 38°19′26″E Although a smaller museum was established in 1971, the present museum building was opened in 1979. Majority of the items in the museum are from various excavations like Arslantepe, Pirot, Caferhöyük, Köşkerbaba, İmamoğlu and Değirmentepe. There are also some items which are found during the construction of Karakaya Dam.

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