Anatolian Collection

Catalhoyuk (Catal Hoyuk and Catal Huyuk) - a very large Neolithic and Chalcolithic proto-city settlement in southern Anatolia, which existed from approximately 7100 BC to 5700 BC

Dachshund 1, Braque pointer 2, Anatolian shepherd dog 3, Doguin of Bordeaux 4, Maltese dog 5
FLO4574513 Dachshund 1, Braque pointer 2, Anatolian shepherd dog 3, Doguin of Bordeaux 4, Maltese dog 5, and lion dog or chow chow 6

His Best Friend Ever
Niyazi Gürgen

Costumes de Différents Pays, Femme de la Carie, c1797. Creators: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, LF Labrousse
Costumes de Differents Pays, Femme de la Carie, c1797

Appliqué Plaque (image 1 of 2), 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Applique Plaque (image 1 of 2), 12th-13th century

Costumes de Différents Pays, Habitants de la Carie, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Habitants de la Carie, c1797

The Borghese Cybele, 1752/1756. Creator: Augustin Pajou
The Borghese Cybele, 1752/1756

Carpet, Turkey, 1875/1900. Creator: Unknown
Carpet, Turkey, 1875/1900

Carpet, Turkey, 1775/1800. Creator: Unknown
Carpet, Turkey, 1775/1800

Carpet, Turkey, 1601/25. Creator: Unknown
Carpet, Turkey, 1601/25

Kilim with Bands of "Star" Motifs, Turkey, 1st quarter of the 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Kilim with Bands of "Star" Motifs, Turkey, 1st quarter of the 18th century

Prayer Carpet, Turkey, 1850/1900. Creator: Unknown
Prayer Carpet, Turkey, 1850/1900

Prayer Carpet, Turkey, 1875/1900. Creator: Unknown
Prayer Carpet, Turkey, 1875/1900

Prayer Carpet, Turkey, c. 1890. Creator: Unknown
Prayer Carpet, Turkey, c. 1890

Traditional Anatolian dress, Uchisar, near Goreme, Cappadocia, Nevsehir Province, Central Anatolia, Turkey

Corner of Corn
Niyazi Gürgen

Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Jereed. Traditonal sport of Turks
Ottoman Empire. Turkish Jereed. Traditional sport of Turks played since centuries form the times of Turkic States. Engraving by Lemaitre, H. Lalaisse and Chaillot

Ottoman Empire. Turkey. View of Gallipoli
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Asia Minor. View of Gallipoli. Engraving by Lemaitre, Danvin and Cholet. Historia de Turquia, by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Nicea (today Iznik). Nicea church. Engraving by Lemaitre, Preaux and E. Gibert. Historia de Turquia, by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver, 1840

Turkey. Ephesus city. Pillar with Greek inscription, near the Library of Celsus. Edict of governors Eutropius (c. 371-372) and Festus (372-378)

Bread and Grapes
Niyazi Gürgen

Plateau Life
Niyazi Gürgen

Drying Fig
Niyazi Gürgen

DDE-90025641
Middle East; Turkey, Anatolia SE Goat nursing her baby on rock incline Date: 22/10/2005

DDE-90025640
Middle East; Turkey, Anatolia SE Face forward goat showing size of horns and floppy ears Date: 22/10/2005

Suppiluliuma I entering his mountain capital of Khatti, Indiafrom Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub. 1915
3614195 Suppiluliuma I entering his mountain capital of Khatti, Indiafrom Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by Stewart

Stater (Coin) Portraying Mithrapata, 380-375 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Stater (Coin) Portraying Mithrapata, 380-375 BCE

Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying King Mithridates VI, 90-89 BCE, reign of Mithradates VI of Pontus and Bithynia (120-63 BCE)

Winged deity, c. 1300 BC (bronze, gold)
3704117 Winged deity, c.1300 BC (bronze, gold) by Hittite, (13th century BC); 4 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin
3794303 A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin Al-Hasan Al-Tusi (d.1274), Seljuk Anatolia, probably Kaiseri (Qaysariya)

Plaque fragment: kneeling lion-headed figure, c. 18th century BC (Ivory (hippopotamus)
3525782 Plaque fragment: kneeling lion-headed figure, c.18th century BC (Ivory (hippopotamus), gold foil) by Anatolian School; height: 9.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Furniture plaque: female sphinx with Hathor-style curls, c
3525781 Furniture plaque: female sphinx with Hathor-style curls, c.18th century BC (hippopotamus ivory) by Anatolian School; 7.3 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Hattian standard with two long-horned bulls, c. 2300-2000 BC (copper alloy)
5049846 Hattian standard with two long-horned bulls, c. 2300-2000 BC (copper alloy) by Early Bronze Age, (c.3300-2000 BC); 15.9x14.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; out of copyright

Cybele, ancient Anatolian, Greek and Roman Earth goddess (engraving)
5207794 Cybele, ancient Anatolian, Greek and Roman Earth goddess (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cybele, ancient Anatolian)

The ancient walls of Kayseri, Turkey
The ancient walls of Kayseri Castle, Kayseri, Turkey. The city retains a number of historical monuments, including several from the Seljuk period

Birthplace of the Hittite Empire
A page from the Illustrated London News, 18th December 1948: A birthplace of the Hittite Empire: the Karum of Kanes, an ancient Anatolian trade centre by Tahsim (sic)

Attis dancing, Hellenistic period, second half 2nd century BC, from Myrina (terracotta)
XIR287263 Attis dancing, Hellenistic period, second half 2nd century BC, from Myrina (terracotta) by Greek, (2nd century BC); Height: 39, 5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Atys)

Two decorated figures from Tchai-Kenat, Turkey, 3rd Millennium BC (pottery)
AMQ113037 Two decorated figures from Tchai-Kenat, Turkey, 3rd Millennium BC (pottery) by Prehistoric; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

Statuette of a double-headed god (stone)
aP168432 Statuette of a double-headed god (stone) by Neolithic; Catalhoyuk, Turkey; (add.info.: catalhAoyAok, Neolithic and Chalcolithic proto-city settlement in southern Anatolia, c)

Relief depicting a Hittite woman in traditional dress, from Syria, c. 1300-1200 BC (stone)
XIR229343 Relief depicting a Hittite woman in traditional dress, from Syria, c.1300-1200 BC (stone) by Hittite; Antakya Museum, Antakya

Large triple medallion Ushak carpet, West Anatolia, early 17th century (textile)
1219613 Large triple medallion Ushak carpet, West Anatolia, early 17th century (textile) by Turkish School, (17th century); 689x368 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Turkish

Factory hands at work in an Anatolian tobacco works (b / w photo)
6008238 Factory hands at work in an Anatolian tobacco works (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Factory hands at work in an Anatolian tobacco works)

Head of a god, from Barak in Turkey, 18th-17th century BC (stone)
XIR73973 Head of a god, from Barak in Turkey, 18th-17th century BC (stone) by Hittite; Louvre, Paris, France; out of copyright

Cambridge blue and odd-spot blue butterflies
Cambridge blue butterfly, Pseudolycaena marsyas (Lycaena marsyas) and odd-spot blue, Turanana endymion (Lycaena endymion)

Attis dancing, Hellenistic period, second half 2nd century BC, from Myrina (terracotta)
XIR287264 Attis dancing, Hellenistic period, second half 2nd century BC, from Myrina (terracotta) by Greek, (2nd century BC); Height: 39, 5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Atys)

Vessel terminating in the forepart of a stag, c. 1300 BC (silver, gold inlay)
3704121 Vessel terminating in the forepart of a stag, c.1300 BC (silver, gold inlay) by Hittite, (13th century BC); 18 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin
3794299 A Compendium of Treatises on Astronomy and Mathematics by Nasir Al-Din Muhammad bin Al-Hasan Al-Tusi (d.1274), Seljuk Anatolia, probably Kaiseri (Qaysariya)

Marble column from the Temple of Artemis at Sardis
3492992 Marble column from the Temple of Artemis at Sardis by Greek, (4th century BC); 361 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Greek, out of copyright

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"Anatolian: A Journey through Time and Culture" Step into the fascinating world of Anatolia, a land rich in history and diverse traditions. From the ancient settlement of Catalhoyuk to the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire, this captivating region has witnessed countless civilizations rise and fall. Catalhoyuk, a sprawling Neolithic site, offers a glimpse into prehistoric life with its well-preserved remains. Explore the intricate architecture and marvel at the ingenuity of our ancestors who called this place home. Travel back in time to the days of the mighty Ottoman Empire as you witness Jereed, a traditional sport that captures the essence of Turkish heritage. Admire skilled horsemen engaging in thrilling battles on horseback, showcasing their equestrian prowess. Immerse yourself in panoramic views of Adrianople (Edirne), once an important city within the Ottoman Empire. Let your imagination soar as you envision bustling markets and majestic palaces that once graced these streets. Gaze upon Gallipoli's breathtaking vistas, where history was written with blood during World War I. Reflect on the bravery displayed by soldiers from all corners of the globe as they fought for their nations' ideals on these hallowed grounds. Discover Nicea (Iznik) church's architectural wonders; remnants from Byzantine times that stand tall amidst modernity. Witness how faith has shaped this land throughout centuries, leaving behind awe-inspiring structures like this one. Ephesus city beckons with its ancient pillars adorned with Greek inscriptions—a testament to its former glory as one of Asia Minor's most prominent cities. Walk among ruins that whisper tales from antiquity and let your imagination run wild. Indulge your senses with Anatolia's culinary delights—bread fresh out of ovens paired perfectly with succulent grapes bursting with flavor. Experience Plateau Life firsthand; savor hearty meals while taking in breathtaking mountainous landscapes.