ISTANBUL 4 (Archaeology Museum)

More than 1 million pieces, but I have only 33 photos from the Istanbul Archaeology Museum (opened 1881): pre-classical and classic statues, carved sarcophagi, Turkish ceramics. The slideshow ends with three going-away shots on our final (Sunday) morning in this exotic city. (Adjust your screen brightness as necessary.)

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29-Treaty of Kadesh, original, terra cotta. The world's earliest surviving peace treaty, agreed to between Egyptians and Hittites, 1269 BC (although they are no longer at peace). Translation at image 31.

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