Sicily: Culture and conquest
The largest island in the Mediterranean. The home of Mount Etna. A cultural centre of the ancient and medieval world.
Sicily has been shaped by waves of conquest and settlement by different peoples over 4,000 years. Since the 8th century BC, Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs and Normans all settled or invaded the island, lured by its fertile lands and strategic location. Over time, this series of conquests forged a cultural identity unlike any other.
This exhibition tells Sicily’s fascinating stories – from the arrival of the Greeks and their encounters with the Phoenicians and other settlers, to the extraordinary period of enlightenment under Norman rule in the 11th to 13th centuries.
Suitable for
Family friendly
Admission
Adults £10, under 16s free
Website
www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/exhibitions/sicily.aspx
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