Amasya Museum of Archaeology

No trip to Amasya is complete without a visit to the Amasya Museum of Archaeology, one of the city’s most fascinating cultural treasures. Founded in 1925 and moved several times before settling into its current home in 1980, the museum takes visitors on a remarkable journey through thousands of years of history. Inside, the museum houses artifacts from as far back as the Chalcolithic Period, spanning a total of twelve different civilizations.

From the Bronze Age, Hittites, Urartians, Phrygians, and Scythians to the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman eras, each section reveals the deep and diverse cultural heritage of Anatolia. The museum’s garden is equally impressive. Here, you can see striking examples of stonework from civilizations including the Hittite, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Ilkhanate, Seljuk, and Ottoman periods. These outdoor displays provide a perfect complement to the collections inside.

Perhaps the most unique and memorable part of the museum is its mummy collection. Displayed in the tomb of Sultan Mesud I, the mummies date back to the 14th century and belong to the Ilkhanate period. Believed to be the remains of important historical figures, they are among the museum’s most popular and intriguing attractions. The museum is well-organized, accessible, and allows visitors to capture memories—amateur photography and filming are permitted throughout the exhibits.