🏺 Discovering the "Ferruccio Barreca" Archaeological Museum in Sant’Antioco

If you’re in Sant’Antioco or the area around Palma de Sols and want to immerse yourself in the island’s ancient history, the “Ferruccio Barreca” Archaeological Museum is a must-visit. A journey through time, from the Phoenician-Punic civilisation to the Roman era, featuring precious artefacts, tombs, pottery and secrets unearthed from the earth. 🏺🌿

📍 Where is it?

The museum is located just a few minutes from the centre of Sant’Antioco, at Via Sabatino Moscati, SNC – 09017 Sant’Antioco (SU), set within a rich archaeological area.

🏛️ What’s on at MAB?

The exhibition is largely devoted to the ancient city of Sulky, one of the most important Phoenician settlements in the western Mediterranean. Among the most fascinating artefacts are:

• The funerary stelae and urns from the Tophet

• Punic grave goods

• Vases, amulets, votive figurines

• The finds from the ancient necropolis

• A vast collection of ceramic, glass and metal objects

• Videos, models and reconstructions that bring the everyday life of that era back to life

The museum is named after Ferruccio Barreca, an archaeologist and scholar who devoted his life to promoting Sant’Antioco and Phoenician culture in Sardinia.

👣 To pair with…

After your visit, you can take a stroll around the nearby archaeological sites, such as the tophet, the necropolis and the underground village. All are within easy walking distance of the museum.

🌐Official website: www.museoarcheologicobarreca.it

👉 If you want to discover the island’s oldest heritage, the “Ferruccio Barreca” Museum is the perfect place to begin your journey into Sant’Antioco’s past!

Sant'Antioco Archaeological Museum