Konuralp Museum

Düzce Konuralp Museum was opened to visitors in 2003 in order to preserve and exhibit the rich cultural heritage of the Prusias ad Hypium (Konuralp) Ancient City. The museum consists of three exhibition halls, a laboratory, two warehouses, a conference hall and administrative sections. There are a total of 6 thousand 237 works in the museum, 1 848 archaeological, 491 ethnographic and 3 thousand 898 coins.

In the archaeological hall of the museum, artifacts from various periods ranging from the Bronze Age (3000-2000 BC) to the Eastern Roman Empire (395-1453 AD) are exhibited. These works include terracotta and marble figurines, metal objects, jewelry, glass vessels and grave goods. The exhibited works are presented in a chronological order, offering visitors a historical journey.

Konuralp Ancient City

Many statues in Konuralp Ancient City were taken to different cities years ago and are exhibited in museums in these cities. One of these is the Tykhe Statue, whose impression is in Düzce Konuralp Museum, and whose original is in the Istanbul Archaeological Museum. This work, whose original dates back to the 4th century BC, is a copy made in the 2nd century AD during the Roman Period. The Statue of Tykhe shows the goddess Tykhe with a rich ornament, a crown on her head representing the city wall decorated with olive leaves, and a child named Plutos, the symbol of fertility. Tykhe is one of the daughters of Oceanus and is considered the goddess of fate, luck and success. It is believed that every city has a Tykhe, and Tykhes are depicted as the protective goddesses of cities.

One of the striking works in the Stone Works Hall of the museum is the Orpheus Mosaic. At the center of this mosaic is Orpheus, a mythological hero who is believed to influence the nature around him by playing the lyre. Around the mosaic there are figures depicting the seasons and various animal figures. Additionally, a two-faced statue of the Roman God Janus is also exhibited in the hall. This statue, with one face facing the right and the other facing the left, is frequently seen on Roman coins and is associated with the security of the city.

In the ethnography hall of the museum, hand embroideries, local clothes, ornaments and many other works belonging to traditional culture are exhibited. Large architectural pieces and various inscriptions unearthed from Konuralp Ancient City are exhibited in the garden. Additionally, a sarcophagus dating back to the 1st century AD, located in the necropolis to the west of Konuralp, also attracts the attention of visitors. The sarcophagus is decorated with wreaths carried by ox heads and various animal images.

Where is Konuralp Museum?

The museum is located in the central district of Düzce province. You can visit every day of the week between 08:30 and 17:30. Entrance to the museum is completely free. Address: Şehit Kemal Işıldak, Cumhuriyet Cd. No:50, 81620 Duzce Merkez/Duzce

While You're At It

There are many historical sites and museums to explore in Düzce and its surroundings when you visit Konuralp Museum. By visiting our Duzce Museums page, you can discover more historical places and museums that you can add to your route. In this way, you can have the opportunity to experience Düzce's rich history and cultural heritage in a more comprehensive way.