The Museum Of Underwater Archeology in Bodrum

Visitors to Bodrum should start with the castle of Knights of John, which is great witness to amazing history of the castle. Thanks to efforts of Turkish and foreign scholars who carried out successful archeological digs both on land and at sea, the castle is turned into one of the greatest Underwater Archeology museums of the world. The museum starts an Amphora Park where visitors enjoy various types of amphorae coming from famous wine producing centers of the world. The old Spanish Chapel now houses famous Yassiada Wreck or East Roman Ship. The Glass Wreck Section of the museum has most stunning display of glass objects discovered at Serçe Limani and the hull of the ship. Uluburun Hall is reserved for Bronze Age Wrecks. Artifacts, discovered at Gelidonya, Seytan Deresi and Uluburun are displayed there. The museum has also Glass Exhibit Hall and Carian Princess Ada Room.

 

European Museum of  The Year Award 1995