National Archaeological Museum of Taranto

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The National Archaeological Museum of Taranto (MArTA) is an Italian museum in Taranto, Italy. It exhibits one of the largest collections of artifacts from the Magna Graecia, including the Gold of Taranto.

The museum is operated by the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities of Italy.

Statue of Orpheus, part of the sculptural group of Orpheus and the sirens, 4th c. BC

Bronze statue of Zeus, known as "Zeus of Ugento", around 530 BC

Metope depicting a battle scene between a Greek warrior and an amazon, 3rd c. BC