The archeology museum, established on the campus of Kütahya Dumlupınar University (DPU), sheds light on the history of the city with thousands of years old artifacts on display.
The museum, which was opened next to the Bedesten in Evliya Çelebi Campus after 2 years of work under the leadership of Kütahya Dumlupınar University Faculty of Fine Arts, exhibits artifacts from the Early Bronze Age and Roman Period.The museum reflects the 5,000-year history of the Seyitömer Tumulus, which is located near the Seyitömer town of the center of Kütahya, where mostly ceramic production materials are found.DPU Faculty of Fine Arts Dean Prof. Dr. Levent Mercin told Anadolu Agency (AA) that Kütahya has hosted many civilizations for thousands of years from past to present, and therefore it is a city with archaeological richness.Stating that the museum started to serve about a month ago, Mercin said, „We tried to bring these historical riches hidden archaeologically in different districts and villages of Kütahya to their feet. Our main goal while creating this museum is the richness of Turkey, and in particular the richness of Kütahya to our people. to notice,“ he said.Mercin said that the museum, which was established on the campus where 40 thousand students, 10 thousand of whom are foreign students, receives attention from the students and their relatives.Stating that the museum was established in an area used by students intensively, Mercin continued: „We present a summary of Kütahya in this museum. What Kütahya has produced from its past to its most recent history, how it is a rich city both archaeologically and ethnographically. „We will be contributing to the promotion of Kütahya here. We will be contributing to the promotion of Turkey. We can see that our students have already taken photos here and shared them on social media.“Emphasizing that one of the most important features of this place is the presence of the archeopark area, Mercin said that thousands of years old stone and marble works are exhibited in the open area in front of the museum.Museum Director Dr. Fatma Çağım Özcan explained that these works shed light on the 5,000-year-old history.Noting that nearly 300 artifacts from the Early Bronze Age and Roman Period are exhibited in the museum, Özcan said: „The terracotta artifacts and stone artifacts collection unearthed in the Seyitömer Mound excavations stand out in our museum. It consists of a wide range of works such as three-legged pots, spouted jugs, bowls, spindle whorls used in weaving with different forms, and brushes used in ceramic production, from Kütahya center, Altıntaş, Aslanapa and Simav. There are different stone artifacts unearthed in the districts of Istanbul. Among these artifacts, we have remarkable works such as tomb steles (tombstone), votive stones and especially votive stones for gods and goddesses such as Zeus, Cybele and Hecate.“Özcan added that some of the artifacts in the museum also shed light on the belief system of the Roman Period.Seyitömer Mound, whose history dates back to 3000 BC, is 26 kilometers away from the city center and is located in the working area of Çelikler Seyitömer Elektrik Üretim AŞ. The original height of 26 meters, a width of 140 meters and a length of 150 meters, the salvage excavation in the mound was started in 1989 by the Eskişehir Museum Directorate in order to bring the lignite beneath it to the economy. The mound was excavated by the Afyonkarahisar Museum Directorate in 1990-1995.In accordance with the protocol signed between the General Directorate of Turkish Coal Enterprises and Kütahya Dumlupınar University, excavations have been continued by DPU Archeology Department since 2006. The team, consisting of lecturers, students and workers, continued the excavation until 2014. Rescue excavation has been carried out by the Kütahya Museum Directorate since 2019.
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A new archeology museum has been opened at Kütahya Dumlupınar University in Turkey, showcasing artifacts that span the city’s 5,000-year history. The museum, located on the university campus, features exhibits from the Early Bronze Age and Roman Period, shedding light on the rich archaeological heritage of Kütahya. The artifacts, mostly ceramic production materials, were found in the Seyitömer Tumulus near the town of Seyitömer. The museum aims to promote the historical and cultural richness of Kütahya and Turkey to both students and visitors. It also includes an archeopark area where ancient stone and marble works are displayed. The museum director highlighted that nearly 300 artifacts are exhibited, including terracotta and stone artifacts, tombstones, votive stones, and items related to the belief system of the Roman Period. The Seyitömer Mound, which dates back to 3000 BC, has been the site of ongoing excavations since 2006.
