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Museum Whitaker

Museum Whitaker

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.

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The Museo Whitaker has been founded in the house of the family Whitaker on the island of Motya and preserves a very unique collection of archeological remains. The next pictures are taken in and around the museum.The Museo Whitaker has been founded in the ...
The youngster of Motya (il Giovane di Motya) is a unique marble statue of the fifth century BC found in the area of the northern gates. It is the most important piece in the collection of the Museo Whitaker and it can be viewed from all sides. Especially interesting the details of the dress of the young man.(source: Museo Whitaker, Sicily)The youngster of Motya (il Giovane di Motya) ...
The Giovane di Motya seen from behind. (source: Museo Whitaker, Sicily)The Giovane di Motya seen from behind. (source: ...
Another view of the young man of Motya (source: Museo Whitaker, Sicily)Another view of the young man of Motya ...
Just this statue makes it worthwhile to visit Motya and the Museum Whitaker (source: Museo Whitaker, Sicily)Just this statue makes it worthwhile to visit ...
Merlons of the fortifications of Motya, tipically oriental in form. Merlons of the fortifications of Motya, tipically oriental ...
Capitals from the House of the Capitals Capitals from the House of the Capitals
Prehistoric pottery found in graves, a cup.Prehistoric pottery found in graves, a cup.
A water jar from one of the graves found at MotyaA water jar from one of the graves ...
A plate with pictures of fish, 4th century BCA plate with pictures of fish, 4th century ...
The murex shell (Bolinus or Haustellum Brandaris) used in the purple dyeing industry at Motya.The murex shell (Bolinus or Haustellum Brandaris) used ...
Corinthian pottery used for unguents.Corinthian pottery used for unguents.
A kernos, ritual vase of a particular form.A kernos, ritual vase of a particular form.
Steles of the tofet of Motya. On the left side with female, on the right side a stilistic figure commonly referred to as a bottle form, even though bottles at that time did not exist.Steles of the tofet of Motya. On the ...
Steles of the tofet of Motya. Some have punic or phoenician inscriptions.Steles of the tofet of Motya. Some have ...
Steles of the tofet of Motya. Female figures and stylized figures, some with inscriptions.Steles of the tofet of Motya. Female figures ...
Steles of the tofet of Motya. A variety of images and dimensionsSteles of the tofet of Motya. A variety ...
A stele with inscription from the tophet.A stele with inscription from the tophet.
Stele with an inscription, this type of large stele is also interpreted as a throne.Stele with an inscription, this type of large ...
Another inscription in phoenician on this stele with a relief of a stylistic form between two pillars. Another inscription in phoenician on this stele with ...
A stele with a phoenician-punic inscription. Several steles have been found with inscriptions, dedications with many phoenician and punic personal namesA stele with a phoenician-punic inscription. Several steles ...
The mask. Masks in terracotta were often used to fend off the evil spirits in funerals and were found next to the inhumated in mainly punic tombs. Similar masks have been found in other towns like Tharros, Sulcis, NoraThe mask. Masks in terracotta were often used ...
The punic mask of Motya.The punic mask of Motya.
Probably these two large sculptures were placed above the gates or above an entrance to a temple, two lions attacking a bull. The sculpture is in sandstone.Probably these two large sculptures were placed above ...
Two lions attacking a bull, MotyaTwo lions attacking a bull, Motya
Golden earring cross shaped and hanger with globe and snakesGolden earring cross shaped and hanger with globe ...
A room of the museum Whitaker with many delicate archaeological finds of Mothia and Marsala.A room of the museum Whitaker with many ...
Steles and other artefacts from the island of Mothia.Steles and other artefacts from the island of ...
Many steles of the smaller types have been attached to this outer wall next to the museum. All come from the tophet of Motya.Many steles of the smaller types have been ...
A detail of one of the steles with a stlistic figure of a betil, house of the gods (Bet El), from the tophet of Motya.A detail of one of the steles with ...
Dedicated to Whitaker.Dedicated to Whitaker.
I think of it as a small corner of paradise where you can rest under the shade.I think of it as a small corner ...
Not only is Motya an open-air museum, or an indoor museum with the house of Whitaker, it is also a very pleasant and pittoresque island to walk about and to sit in the shadows of the high trees.Not only is Motya an open-air museum, or ...
The stagnone on a windy day with the first rains in september hovering over the island of Motya.The stagnone on a windy day with the ...

Address: Isola San Pantaleo, ferry for visitors departs from the Saline di Ettore Infersa

Openingtimes: summer 09:30 - 18:30 (april through october), winter 09:00 - 15:00

Prices: Euro 9,00 (students Euro 5,00 and groups Euro 6,00) excluding ferry

Web site: Fondazione Whitaker
University of Rome "La Sapienza"

The information has been updated for 2016 but prices and opening hours may vary.

Last updated 11/11/2016

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