Antalya Ethnography Museum: A Living Culture from Past to Present

Located in the Kaleiçi district of Muratpaşa, Antalya Ethnography Museum is one of the most special places to visit for those who want to understand the daily lives of people who lived in Antalya and its surrounding regions in the past. Exploring the interiors of these historic mansions, set within the enchanting atmosphere of Kaleiçi, leaves visitors truly fascinated. The exhibits on display present Anatolian traditions, handicrafts, and social life of earlier times, offering visitors an unforgettable journey through time

Touching the Past Through Reconstructions
traditional kitchen products
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4. Touching the Past Through Reconstructions

The museum features room reconstructions prepared with great attention to detail, using wax figures dressed in authentic period clothing. The decoration and figures inside the rooms realistically reflect the living conditions of the era. On the ground floor, the kitchen section displays a woman cooking with period kitchenware, while other scenes include a mother putting her baby to sleep in a cradle, families dining together on floor tables, and a grandchild visiting their grandmother and grandfather.

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