Abstract
Situated in the proximity of Eğrikapı in Istanbul’s historical Fatih District, Tekfur Palace (Palace of Porphyrogenitus), a Byzantine structure, was repurposed during the Ottoman era. The eighteenth-century ceramic production initiated by Sultan Ahmed III in the site is also known by the name of the palace. Archaeological excavations carried out in two phases (between 1993–1995 and 2000–2001) have unearthed ceramic kilns, shedding invaluable light on the intricacies of the crafting process. Following the completion of the restoration project by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality in 2014, the building opened its doors as the Tekfur Palace Museum in 2019. The museum, designed to be an educational space, showcases artifacts unearthed during the excavations and employs interactive exhibits to enhance the visitor experience. This article will first offer an overview of the archaeological undertakings and then delve into the museological journey of the palace, outlining how the unearthed artifacts are displayed.
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