Rome’s Colosseum hosts landmark Troy exhibition
Rome’s iconic Colosseum is currently hosting “Troy and Rome: Myths, Legends and Stories of the Ancient Mediterranean,” a major exhibition showcasing over 200 ancient artifacts from Türkiye that highlight the shared cultural roots of the ancient Mediterranean.
The exhibition, organized through the cooperation between Turkish and Italian cultural institutions, features 221 artifacts selected from 19 museums across Türkiye, led by the Troy Museum in Çanakkale. It will remain open to visitors until Oct. 18 at one of the world’s most visited archaeological landmarks.
The opening ceremony was attended by Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy and Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli, alongside diplomats, cultural officials and local representatives from both countries.
Addressing guests, Ersoy described the exhibition as a continuation of centuries of dialogue between the two civilizations. He noted that the Colosseum, one of humanity’s most celebrated monuments, was once again hosting a significant example of Turkish-Italian cultural cooperation.
