The museum, next to the Muradiye Mosque, has a fine collection. Though the archeaological department was closed due to a lack of employees. I could not take a picture of a special treasure, but on the other hand was provided with a special guide with whom I toured the whole museum and its garden, and since he was an expert on some subjects we had pleasant discussons. Thanks.

This is a fine representation of Marsyias. From the Enc. Britt.: legendary Greek figure of Anatolian origin. According to the usual Greek version, Marsyas found the oboe that the goddess Athena had invented and, after becoming skilled in playing it, challenged Apollo to a contest with his lyre. When King Midas of Phrygia, who had been appointed judge, declared in favour of Marsyas, Apollo punished Midas by changing his ears into ass's ears. In another version the Muses were the judges, and they awarded the victory to Apollo, who tied Marsyas to a tree and flayed him. In Rome a statue of Marsyas, a favourite art subject, stood in the Forum; this was imitated by Roman colonies and came to be considered a symbol of autonomy.