Zeugma Mosaic Museum, in the city of Gaziantep, Turkey, is the biggest mosaic museum in the world, containing 1700 m 2 of mosaics. [2] It opened to the public on 9 September 2011. The 30,000 m 2 (320,000 sq ft) museum features 2,448 m 2 (26,350 sq ft) of mosaic and replaces the Bardo National Museum in Tunis as the world's largest mosaic museum.

2024年6月27日 · The ancient Greek mosaics of Zeugma in Turkey are true archaeological treasures that can still be admired at the Zeugma Mosaic Museum in Gaziantep, Turkey. The 30,000-square-meter (320,000-square-foot) museum opened in September 2011 is the largest mosaic museum in the world , containing 1,700 square meters (18,000 square feet) …

Three large glass mosaics were discovered at Zeugma in 2014, including one depicting the nine Muses. [10] The Zeugma Mosaic Museum attracted a record 340,569 visitors in 2019, according to the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry. [11]

2024年5月26日 · Today, the rescued treasures of Zeugma are the centerpiece of the 30,000 square-foot Zeugma Mosaic Museum, which opened in 2011. Among the most iconic residents is the enigmatic "Gypsy Girl," a haunting mosaic portrait with piercing eyes that has become a symbol of Gaziantep.

The Zeugma Mosaic Museum collection showcases 3,000 square meters of mosaic, 140 square meters of frescoes, 4 Roman fountains, 20 columns, 4 limestone statues, a bronze statue of the god Mars, grave steles, sarcophagi, and architectural pieces …

The Mosaic of Achilleus is dated to the 3rd century. It is one of the floor mosaics of the Poseidon Villa in the ancient city of Zeugma. The mosaic depicts Odysseus as he finds Achilles...

2014年11月28日 · An international team of archaeologists has unearthed three 2,200-year-old, well-preserved glass mosaics at the site of the ancient city of Zeugma in Turkey.

2025年1月26日 · The world’s largest mosaic museum houses a staggering collection of mosaics from the ancient city of Zeugma, near Gaziantep. The Zeugma mosaics date from the Roman and Late Antique periods and are regarded as some of the finest Roman mosaics in the world.

2023年4月18日 · The Zeugma Mosaic Museum, which showcases some of the world’s most important mosaics, hosts a remarkable collection excavated from the surrounding ancient city of Zeugma. Let’s explore the history of the ancient city of Zeugma and the unique artifacts that make this museum a treasure trove.

Zeugma’s wealth is best evidenced by the stunning mosaics discovered in the remains of its Roman villas. These mosaics, many of which adorned the floors of luxurious homes, depict scenes from mythology, nature, and everyday life, showcasing the city’s artistic achievements and cultural connections to the Greco-Roman world.