A 2,000-year-old arm fragment is on display after 45 years.

The Izmir Archaeological Museum underwent an intensive two-month renovation. According to museum director Savaş Gürbüz, four separate halls and 12 display cases within the 1,790-square-meter area were updated with funding from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. As part of the renovations, 1,300 artifacts that had been stored in storage were introduced to visitors for the first time, replacing artifacts that had been on display for years. With updated display cases and wall paints, the museum has become more modern and safe for history enthusiasts. One of the most prominent artifacts is a bronze arm from the Roman period. Found during a marine excavation in Foça, the artifact was brought to the museum in 1980 and placed on display after restoration. Because the head is missing, its owner remains unknown, but a ring on the arm's finger indicates that the artifact is approximately 2,000 years old. Museum director Gürbüz stated that the artifact may have belonged to an important administrator. DHA