Highlights of the Archaeology Museum
The tiled lions were fascinating to view. But my favourite piece of in the museum was just around the corner.
This stone is the Egyptian-Hittite peace treaty the first known international peace treaty in history (1258 BC.) The treaty was drawn between Hattusili III (of the Hittites) and Ramesses II (of the Egyptians), in the 15 years after the battle of Kadesh between these very rulers and their kingdoms. Now, a copy of this treaty Hangs in the UN Headquarters.
Two highlights from the Islamic Art Museum. Featuring amazing tiles and ceramics.
We concluded that the Museum Archaeology in Istanbul deserves a visit and a higher reputation.
January 12th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
I agree… fabulous artwork representing significant history.
January 26th, 2009 at 4:29 am
the little bit of islamic art and architecture i know is that it should not depict people, and that it should be straight repeating lines… no curly whirlies!