I'm not going to show the actual castle. It is a typical structure made of gray stone blocks or bricks, with towers and ramparts, and was originally constructed to be a naval lookout and maybe an armory.

The building is now dedicated to housing all of the artifacts recovered from the nearby sea, from ships and boats that sank with their precious cargoes.

About twenty-five years go, I read the reports composed by George Bass, wherein he tells of his remarkable efforts to conduct field archaeology underwater using scuba-diving equipment. These artifacts are handsomely displayed throughout the castle—and include various beads and elements of jewelry. Although I was familiar with Bass' work, I did not come to Bodrum understanding that the museum was here, and would provide such an interesting time for me. I felt very fortunate to be able to go there and see everything.

Our first look is at two examples of traditional floor mosaics, that are not dissimilar to specimens we saw from Sicily and Naples.

JDA.