The Edirne Archaeology and Ethnography Museum offers visitors a rich collection, allowing them to embark on a historical journey. The museum, which houses 29,000 archaeological and ethnographic artifacts, showcases some of the most significant treasures of Edirne.
Among these are notable artifacts such as a family sarcophagus from the Roman period and a Nike sculpture unearthed from the ancient city of Enez. The museum director particularly highlights the importance of a family sarcophagus exhibited in the museum’s garden. This sarcophagus, discovered during infrastructure works on the Old Istanbul Street in 1977 and later moved to the museum through excavations, bears inscriptions indicating it belonged to Bassos, son of Thedolos.
The same director mentions significant findings from numerous tombs discovered during excavations near Edirne Castle, providing valuable historical insights. However, due to urban development, excavation efforts have been limited for the time being.
Emphasizing the significance of the Nike sculpture found during excavations in the district of Enez, the director mentions that it was discovered within a structure covered with mosaics in 1983. Alongside the Nike sculpture, a Serapis statue and a bronze female figure were also found in the same area, dubbed as the “Roman rich villa.”
The director notes that the Nike sculpture dates back to the Hellenistic period and underscores the presence of many other significant artifacts from Enez and other excavations within the museum.
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