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Greek

Akragas

Akragas (46)

Agrigento (AG)

The Valley of the Temples. The main archaeological site includes the most important temples and the lower agorà of the ancient town as well as the hellenistic-roman quarter opposite the museum. In 1997 the Valley of the Temples has been declared world heritage by the UNESCO.

Museum

Museum Whitaker

Museum Whitaker (34)

Marsala (TP)

The Museum Whitaker, housed in the former residence of the family Whitaker on the island of Motya, preserves a very unique collection of archaeological finds. Most renowned is the marble statue of the young chariotteer.

Phoenician-Punic

Mothia

Mothia (75)

Marsala (TP)

Motya, or Mothia, was the most important Phoenician-Punic town in West-Sicily, built on a small island in front of the coast. It had a large industrial quarter and in punic times was surrounded by a city wall and city gates to defend itself against the attacks of the Greek tyrants of Sicily.