Museum
Erbil Civilization Museum
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The Erbil Civilization Museum offers a journey through millennia of human history in the Kurdistan Region. Its exhibits range from Stone Age tools and pottery to Assyrian reliefs, Hellenistic coins, and Islamic-era manuscripts. The museum is housed in a modern building with well-lit galleries and informative labels in Kurdish, Arabic, and English. Visitors can see rare artifacts from local archaeological sites, including items from the ancient city of Erbil (Arbela). The collection provides a comprehensive overview of the civilizations that have shaped this crossroads of cultures.
Don't miss
- View the collection of cuneiform tablets and cylinder seals from ancient Mesopotamian empires.
- Examine intricately decorated Islamic ceramics and metalwork from the medieval period.
- Learn about Erbil's role as a key stop on the Silk Road through displayed trade goods.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Erbil Civilization Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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