Island Mozia Museum

The Mozia Museum is housed in the Whitaker Building, where the Whitaker family stayed during their visits to the island. Here is exhibited a large collection of archaeological finds recovered from the excavations first initiated by Joseph Whitaker, thanks to which today we can admire the legacy of an ancient civilization. The island continues to be the subject of archaeological research, carried out by La Sapienza University of Rome and the University of Palermo, which bring to light numerous Phoenician artifacts.

Among the most significant finds stands out the Giovinetto di Mozia, a Greek statue of the fifth century BC discovered in 1979, which testifies to the cultural and commercial ties that the Phoenicians were age aware of interting with other Mediterranean civilizations.

AN ISLAND THAT KEEPS THE TRACES OF A LOST CIVILIZATION.

The island of Mozia is a vast and fascinating open-air archaeological site, where it is possible to explore the testimonies of an ancient civilization along roads and paths that cross the entire island. One of the most evocative access points is Porta Nord, with its imposing fortification walls and the famous "submerged road," a unique connection that joined Mozia to the mainland, allowing movements even through the lagoon. Among the archaeological wonders stands out the House of Mosaics, with floors decorated with fine pebble mosaics, and the Kothon, an ancient freshwater tank that represented a sacred area for the Phoenicians, ideally connected to the Carthaginan Kothon.

Thanks to the commitment of Joseph "Pip" Whitaker, who with passion and dedication started an intense excavation activity, this precious territory has returned to tell its millennial history, offering a window on the Phoenician civilization.Leggi altro