Mardin Museum The Mardin Museum is situated in the ancient square of the city and is comprised of two buildings - the administrative unit and the museum building. The museum building, previously known as the Assyrian Catholic Patriarchate and constructed in 1895, was acquired from the Assyrian Catholic Foundation and renovated by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The three-story, south-facing U-shaped building possesses all the characteristic features of traditional Mardin houses and is constructed using limestone. Its interior and exterior are embellished with various decorative elements, including arches, vaults, column heads, and railings. The reception hall is situated on the ground floor, along with conference halls, exhibition areas, and rest chambers. The upper floor comprises exhibition rooms, and the library on this level houses a collection of ethnography. The topmost level is occupied by administrative offices. The museum contains artifacts belonging to the periods from 4000 BC to the 7th century BC. The archaeological halls display items such as slabs, cylindrical and stamp seals, figurines, cult pots, metal awls, gold and silver jewelry, copper coins, candles, and tear bottles dating back to ancient Mesopotamian times. Additionally, the museum showcases artifacts from other civilizations and historical periods, such as the Greek, Persian, and Hellenistic eras.