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The island of Mozia is owned and operated by the Whitaker Foundation ( Palermo ), famous for Marsala wines.

Tours are available for the small museum, and the well-preserved ruins of a crossroads civilisation: in addition to the cultures mentioned above, Motian artifacts display Egyptian, Corinthian, Attic, Roman, Punic and Hellenic influences.

The Tophet, a type of cemetery for the cremated remains of children, possibly as sacrifice to Tanit or Ba ‘ al Hammon, is also well known.

Many of the ancient residences are open to the public, with guided tours in English and Italian.