Gaziantep Zeugma Mosaic Museum

The Zeugma Museum houses incredible Roman mosaics, including the famous "Gypsy Girl" mosaic.

Located in Gaziantep, Turkey, the Zeugma Mosaic Museum is one of the world's largest mosaic museums, featuring 30,000 m²  of space, including 2,748 m² of stunning Roman-era mosaics from the ancient city of Zeugma. Opened in 2011, it is famous for the "Gypsy Girl" mosaic, the bronze statue of Mars, and scenes from Greek mythology.

• Location: Şehitkamil district of Gaziantep, Turkey.
• Significance: Considered one of the most important mosaic museums in the world, showcasing mosaics rescued from the rising waters of the Birecik Dam.
• The "Gypsy Girl" (Çingene Kızı): The museum's most famous piece, a 2nd-century mosaic named for its braided hair, often regarded as the "Mona Lisa" of Zeugma.
• Collection Highlights:
  • Mosaics: Over 2,000-year-old mosaics featuring 13 distinct color harmonies.
  • Statue of Mars: A 1.5-meter-tall bronze statue of the Roman god of war.
  • Other Artifacts: 140 m² of frescoes, 4 Roman fountains, columns, sarcophagi, and limestone statues.
• Layout: Built in three blocks, with the ground floor primarily displaying mosaics from Roman villas located near the Euphrates River.