Art, Theaters and Museums

Sibari | National Archaeological Museum of the Sibaritide

The National Archaeological Museum of the Sibaritide, is an archaeological museum located between the archaeological park of ancient Sybaris. The museum houses artifacts dating from the protohistoric era of Magna Graecia to the Roman civilization related to the cities of Sybaris, Thurii and Copia, and the various allocations in the area including the Brutium and Oenotria, found mainly in the excavations of Parco del Cavallo, Casa Bianca, Castiglione di Paludi and Timpone Motta. Of considerable importance is the bronze table with dedication belonging to Kleombrotos son of Dexilaos, a sybarite citizen who won a competition in Olympia / early sixth century BC). For some years now, a new room has been opened with many pieces returned from various foreign museums, including the Getty Mueum

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