Information
Name: Antiquarium del Mare "D. Valenti"
Type: Museums
Classification: Museum type: underwater archaeological, Ownership: Sicilian Region
Year of foundation: 2019
Registered office: Valle dei Tempi: porta V del Parco, dal lato del tempio dei Dioscuri
- Agrigento (AG)
The exhibition "The Sea Beyond the Valley" invites visitors to explore a lesser-known dimension of Agrigento's heritage, that preserved beneath the Mediterranean. The exhibition highlights the role the sea has played in the history of the region, recounting the relationships, exchanges, and routes that for centuries have connected the Agrigento coast to the rest of the Mediterranean basin.
Through finds from underwater recoveries and archaeological heritage preservation activities, the exhibition offers a glimpse into the legacy of ancient voyages and shipwrecks. The exhibits include artifacts related to life on board, amphorae, and other finds that contribute to reconstructing the area's maritime past, providing the public with a narrative that unites archaeology, history, and maritime culture.
