With the sarcophagi on the first floor there is also a model of a famous mausoleum from Smyrna.
If you are wondering, yes, there are some Christian artifacts in this museum, in particular some icons.
There are also interesting smaller objects too.
There is even some metal work, this time of the god Demeter….
There is a nice description of a day in the life of someone who lived in Smyrna in the Roman period.
In short, this new museum is a must see when you go to Izmir.
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