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.

Names

Motya is the latinization of the island's Greek name, variously written Motýa or Motýe . In Punic, the name is attested on coins

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