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Visit Libya

  • Ancient Ruins

    Whether admiring some of the best-preserved ruins anywhere in the former Roman or Greek worlds, wandering through ancient Saharan trading posts, or pondering on the fate of the Garamantian civilisation that died out almost overnight, Libya's ancient ruins will be a major reason for your visit to the country.

    Ancient Ruins

  • Classical History

    The Greeks and Romans had a heavy presence in North Africa, largely confined to the fertile coastal strip. In the east, the Greeks had a strong presence in the cities of Cyrene, Apollonia and Ptolemais, whilst in the west the Roman cities of Leptis Magna and Sabratha are some of the most impressive found anywhere.

    Classical History

  • Desert Safaris

    With the fantastic rock art of the Sahara and the dunes and oases of the Ubari Sand Sea, the only way to get around is in a self-supported 4WD expedition. The solitude is a major draw, and because it's so far from any towns or cities, the night sky is brilliant with stars.

    Desert Safaris

  • Oases

    In the Ubari Sand Sea lie a series of lakes that fulfil every childhood fantasy of a desert oasis. Hidden deep amongst sand dunes, palm trees fringe limpid pools that perfectly reflect the clear blue skies.

    Oases

  • Rock art

    The oldest rock art in Libya dates back 12,000 years, through to more recent pieces about 2,000 years old. The older pieces tell of a more fertile time when giraffe, elephants, hippos and fighting cats roamed the landscape: a bizarre contrast with the stunning desert scenery that now surrounds the area.

    Rock art

  • Saharan Cities

    Although relatively accessible today, Ghadames was once a watchword for hostile cities on the fringe of the Sahara that traded in gold and slaves arriving from across the desert.

    Saharan Cities

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Visit Leptis Magna, Libya

Leptis Magna has deservedly earned a reputation for having the most complete and impressive Roman ruins in the whole of North Africa. These Roman structures have made the city an important area for archaeological study.

The Severan Forum, Leptis Magna
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Leptis Magna

Libya

Leptis Magna has deservedly earned a reputation for having the most complete and impressive Roman ruins in the whole of North Africa.

Leptis Magna was associated with the Roman Empire for more than 600 years from the 2nd century BC, and was significantly expanded with markets, theatres and forums during this period.

These Roman structures, well preserved under sand for centuries, have made the city an important area for archaeological study since the 1920s. Leptis achieved its greatest prominence in 193 AD when its native son, Lucius Septimius Severus, became Emperor.

Exploring Leptis Magna

The wealth of great monuments in Leptis Magna makes it a bit difficult to point out highlights but the theatre is clearly one, and the Hadrianic Baths are still impressive, with one of the pools remaining intact.

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