Museo di civiltà preclassiche della Murgia meridionale

The Museo di civiltà preclassiche della Murgia meridionale occupies a former Carmelite monastery and displays multiple exhibition rooms with prehistoric and pre-classical discoveries from the region. The rooms contain Messapian burial goods, ancient coins, votive terracotta, stone tools, and painted pottery from excavation sites throughout the surrounding area.

The museum opened in 1989 in the former Carmelite monastery of Santa Maria Maddalena dei Pazzi. The building underwent renovation to better display the collections and improve visitor access.

The collection displays Messapian burial goods, stone tools, and decorated pottery from various local excavation sites. These objects reflect daily practices and craft techniques that persisted for thousands of years across southern Murgia.

The rooms are designed for all visitors and the museum offers guided tours with certified guides. It helps to allow time for a thorough visit to explore all exhibition areas at a comfortable pace.

The museum preserves the remains of Ostuni 1, a pregnant woman from 27,000 years ago, who was buried with shell bracelets and stone tools. The skeleton is among the oldest known human remains from the region.

Location: Ostuni

Address: Via Cattedrale, 15 - Ostuni

Phone: +390831336383

Email: museo.ostuni@libero.it

Website: https://ostunimuseo.it/museo-civico

GPS coordinates: 40.73371,17.57871

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:41