This isn’t the usual guide that takes you from one display case to another, but a volume that will lead you on an exciting adventure that unveils mysterious objects, fascinating stories, and incredibly myths. 

From prehistory to the treasures of the Phoenicians and Sicily’s ancient local peoples, then on to the marvels of Greek Sicily and the Roman cities: you’ll meet the gods and heroes, merchants and artists, and warriors and navigators who have made the history of this extraordinary island. 

With objects from everyday life as well as precious treasures that tell stories of power and beauty, every page reveals intriguing surprises. 

A book for young explorers who want to journey into the past and discover how the peoples of ancient Sicily lived, what they believed in, and what they dreamed.