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Explore 14 distinct exhibition halls filled with ancient maritime artifacts and shipwrecks.
The Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology officially opened in 1964 inside the castle walls. Standard entry costs €20 and includes access to both the museum and the surrounding fortress grounds. Turkish citizens can enter using the MüzeKart.
You will walk through historical halls displaying ancient shipwrecks and massive amphora collections. Touching the delicate ancient artifacts in open-air sections is strictly prohibited.
30 minutes14th-century BC vessel
This hall houses the remains and cargo of the 14th-century BC Uluburun shipwreck. It is the oldest known shipwreck in the world. Pay close attention to the perfectly preserved copper ingots and ancient trade goods.
20 minutes11th-century Byzantine ship
This exhibit displays an 11th-century Byzantine vessel. It sank with a massive cargo of raw glass and glassware. The display is illuminated from below to highlight the colors of the ancient glass.
15 minutes
Walk through a vast collection of ancient Eastern Mediterranean amphorae. The exhibit details the history of maritime trade in the region. Notice the different shapes of the amphorae, which indicate their origin.
15 minutesPre-knight history
This hall showcases the tomb, golden crown, and artifacts associated with Princess Ada of Caria. It provides a link back to the ancient pre-knight history of the Halicarnassus region.
