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The childhood home of world weightlifting legend Naim Süleymanoğlu in Mestanlı, Bulgaria, has been restored and turned into a museum under a 2021 TİKA project. The official opening takes place today with Türkiye’s Culture and…

Six Roman-era statues were stolen from the National Museum in Damascus after staff discovered interior doors broken early Monday. Syrian authorities said the theft targeted several archaeological pieces, including a Venus-themed sculpture.…

Two new digital museums have opened in Mecca’s Haram Sharif, showcasing the life of Prophet Muhammad and the history of the Kaaba. The Biography Museum, located in the Zamzam Tower, uses LED and hologram…

The Çanakkale War Mobile Museum, showcasing artifacts and digital displays from the historic battle, has drawn significant attention in Prizren, Kosovo. Organized by Türkiye’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the traveling…

In Sakarya's Hendek district in Türkiye, 98-year-old Rüştü Çürüksulu has transformed his lifelong passion for collecting into a private museum-like display in his home. Since beginning his hobby in 1950, Çürüksulu has amassed 108…

Many museums and archaeological sites containing large collections have been looted in Sudan, according to UNESCO, which warned of the dangers of destroying or trading the country's rich heritage. Sudan has been enduring a 17-month war…

Museums in Kırşehir, Türkiye, attracted over 200,000 visitors in 2024, per the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism. The Ahilik Museum hosted 100,000 people, while the Japanese Garden saw 122,021 visitors. Visitors…

The Erzurum Museum in Türkiye has unveiled a collection of 175 ancient jewelry items, including pieces that date back 3,500 years. These artifacts, which have never been displayed before, are part of a new initiative by the museum…