Motya
Motya | |
| Location | Marsala, Sicily, Italy |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37°52′06″N 12°28′07″E / 37.86833°N 12.46861°E |
| Type | Settlement |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | In ruins |
Motya was an ancient and powerful city on San Pantaleo Island off the west coast of Sicily, in the Stagnone Lagoon between Drepanum (modern Trapani) and Lilybaeum (modern Marsala). It is within the present-day commune of Marsala, Italy.
Many of the city's ancient monuments have been excavated and are visible today.
Motya has become known for the marble statue of the Motya Charioteer, found in 1979 and on display at the local Giuseppe Whitaker museum.