The Museum Hotel Antakya, which has become one of the iconic structures introducing Antakya to the world, aims to bring new hope to the city that was severely affected by the February 6th earthquakes. Recognized by The New York Times as one of the “52 Places to Visit in the World,” the hotel is preparing to reopen its doors on September 26th.

In Antakya, one of the areas most heavily damaged by the February 2023 earthquakes, new hopes are emerging for the tourism sector. Following the completion of restoration and maintenance work and all technical inspections, The Museum Hotel Antakya is counting down to its reopening. With its reopening on September 26th, the hotel aims to provide employment opportunities, revitalize social life, and contribute once again to regional tourism.

The Museum Hotel Antakya offers its guests a journey through time, housing numerous archaeological treasures. Among the most significant artifacts displayed at the hotel are the “World’s Largest Single-Piece Floor Mosaic” dating back to the 4th century AD, a Roman bath structure, the 2nd-century AD Pegasus Mosaic, a Roman-era street, and a Hellenistic period wall structure.

From the Depths of History to the Present Day

In 2009, during the foundation work for the hotel on land owned by the Asfuroğlu Family, construction was halted due to the discovery of historical artifacts. To preserve and present these artifacts to the public, a 10-year excavation project was initiated. Funded entirely by the Asfuroğlu Family, these efforts led to the unearthing of nearly 30,000 historical artifacts.