It's october, winter is coming. The days we had sun bath under the Aegean sun are over.
But memories are still fresh! So what do I remember? Firstly, I remember the song about Bodrum, secondly Bodrum Castle or Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology.
The castle was built by The Knights of Saint John between the years 1406 and 1522
After conquest of Rhodes, the castle was captured by Ottomans.
As the irony of fate the castle was built with rocks of one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World, The Mausoleum of Halicarnasus.
I said irony because, there is almost nothing left from Mausoleum of Halicarnasus. But, this is another subject of another writing.
These days, castle having calm days compared to Ottoman & The Knights of Saint John times. It is now served as a museum.
Admission fee is TL 20.
The castle is huge, it is possible to spend like 4-5 hours to visit entire castle. This "must see museum" is one of the best underwater archaelogy museum of the world.
Amphoras
An amphora is a double handed clay jar. In the ancient times, amphoras were used for commercial purposes. They were used to store wine, olive oil and dry food. At first glance, all amphoras look like same, double handed terra cotta jars. For instance pointed amphoras were used for trading. Because they took small place. Roman amphoras have rims with a long neck. Knidion amphoras have cone shaped handles.
Bodrum Museum has a huge amphora collection. Because most of those amphoras were found in water excavations.
The Glass Hall
In the Glass Hall you can find glass artifacts dating from 14th century (BC) to 11th century (AD)
The Snake Tower
At the entrance of tower you'll see a snake. Snake is symbol of medicine. So the tower was used as medical room.
But today it is home of amphoras all around the world.
Carian Princess, her name is Ada and known as step mother of Alexander The Great. She was found in an excavation in Bodrum. The foundings were sent to Manchester University for facial reconstruction. So you can see what looks like Princess Ada. Between the years 344-341 BC, she became Persian Satrap and ruled Caria.
At Carian Princess hall, it is not allowed to take pictures.
Uluburun Shipwreck
The Uluburun shipwreck is the oldest wracked of the world.
The ship was 15 m long and it could carry 20 tons of cargo. The ship was carrying
The Dungeon
But memories are still fresh! So what do I remember? Firstly, I remember the song about Bodrum, secondly Bodrum Castle or Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology.
The castle was built by The Knights of Saint John between the years 1406 and 1522
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| Arms of Knights |
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| Marks from Ottomans
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I said irony because, there is almost nothing left from Mausoleum of Halicarnasus. But, this is another subject of another writing.
These days, castle having calm days compared to Ottoman & The Knights of Saint John times. It is now served as a museum.
Admission fee is TL 20.
The castle is huge, it is possible to spend like 4-5 hours to visit entire castle. This "must see museum" is one of the best underwater archaelogy museum of the world.
Amphoras
An amphora is a double handed clay jar. In the ancient times, amphoras were used for commercial purposes. They were used to store wine, olive oil and dry food. At first glance, all amphoras look like same, double handed terra cotta jars. For instance pointed amphoras were used for trading. Because they took small place. Roman amphoras have rims with a long neck. Knidion amphoras have cone shaped handles.
Bodrum Museum has a huge amphora collection. Because most of those amphoras were found in water excavations.
The Glass Hall
In the Glass Hall you can find glass artifacts dating from 14th century (BC) to 11th century (AD)
At the entrance of tower you'll see a snake. Snake is symbol of medicine. So the tower was used as medical room.
Carian Princess
At Carian Princess hall, it is not allowed to take pictures.
Uluburun Shipwreck
The Uluburun shipwreck is the oldest wracked of the world.
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| Real size replica |
- amber
- gold
- resin
- weapons
- clay lamps
- pots
- Golden seal of Nefertiti
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