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  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The well preserved Theatre was built around AD 1-2 and is one of oldest Roman theatres found anywhere in the Roman world.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_001.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View along an ancient Roman street to the restored four way Arch of Septimius Severus. The Arch was built hastily in AD 203 to commemorate the visit of the Roman Emperor and his family back to his native city.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_002.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of the Amphitheatre beside the Libyan and Mediterranean Seas. Originally constructed around AD 56, the Amphitheatre had a capacity of 16,000 spectators and was used to entertain the masses and their lust for blood sports.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_003.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Partial view of the remains of the Roman market which was built around 8-9 BC with alterations and enhancements made during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_004.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of one of the two octagonal halls that were setup with stalls so traders could sell goods such as fruit and vegetables, fabrics and imported goods.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_005.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  One of the wonderful round medallions representing mythical Medusa that are found in the courtyard of the Forum of Severus or New Forum. Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_006.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  One of the wonderful round medallions representing the sea nymphs of Nereids that are found in the courtyard of the Forum of Severus or New Forum. Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_007.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  One of the wonderful round medallions representing mythical Medusa that are found in the courtyard of the Forum of Severus or New Forum. .  Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_008.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The site of Leptis Magna is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most spectacular and unspoiled Roman ruins in the Mediterranean.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_009.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The tower tomb known as Qasr ad-Duirat which dates from the 3rd century AD and sits in the forecourt of the museum.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_010.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Near the museum entrance stands the modern bronze statue of the African Emperor Lucius Septimius Severus in Roman parade armour. It was built in 1933 by the Italians.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_011.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The restored four way Arch of Septimius Severus, built hastily in AD 203 to commemorate the visit of the Roman Emperor and his family back to his native city.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_012.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The restored four way Arch of Septimius Severus, built hastily in AD 203 to commemorate the visit of the Roman Emperor and his family back to his native city.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_013.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The restored four way Arch of Septimius Severus, built hastily in AD 203 to commemorate the visit of the Roman Emperor and his family back to his native city.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_014.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The restored four way Arch of Septimius Severus, built hastily in AD 203 to commemorate the visit of the Roman Emperor and his family back to his native city.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_015.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View along an ancient Roman street to the restored four way Arch of Septimius Severus. The Arch was built hastily in AD 203 to commemorate the visit of the Roman Emperor and his family back to his native city.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_016.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View along an ancient Roman street to the restored four way Arch of Septimius Severus. The Arch was built hastily in AD 203 to commemorate the visit of the Roman Emperor and his family back to his native city.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_017.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The restored four way Arch of Septimius Severus, built hastily in AD 203 to commemorate the visit of the Roman Emperor and his family back to his native city.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_018.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The restored four way Arch of Septimius Severus, built hastily in AD 203 to commemorate the visit of the Roman Emperor and his family back to his native city. The site of Leptis Magna is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most spectacular and unspoiled Roman ruins in the Mediterranean.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_019.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The restored four way Arch of Septimius Severus, built hastily in AD 203 to commemorate the visit of the Roman Emperor and his family back to his native city.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_020.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The restored four way Arch of Septimius Severus, built hastily in AD 203 to commemorate the visit of the Roman Emperor and his family back to his native city.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_021.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The restored four way Arch of Septimius Severus, built hastily in AD 203 to commemorate the visit of the Roman Emperor and his family back to his native city.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_022.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The restored four way Arch of Septimius Severus, built hastily in AD 203 to commemorate the visit of the Roman Emperor and his family back to his native city.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_023.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The restored four way Arch of Septimius Severus, built hastily in AD 203 to commemorate the visit of the Roman Emperor and his family back to his native city.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_024.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Closeup of some of the carvings on the restored four way Arch of Septimius Severus, built hastily in AD 203 to commemorate the visit of the Roman Emperor and his family back to his native city.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_025.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View from under the restored four way Arch of Septimius Severus, built hastily in AD 203 to commemorate the visit of the Roman Emperor and his family back to his native city.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_026.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Roman milestone from the time of Roman governor Aelius Lamia (15-16 AD) that records the start of a 44 mile road that ran from Leptis Magna into the interior.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_027.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  One of the two suites of Latrines that sit on either side of the entrance to the Baths of Hadrian. This suite was completely covered with its roof supported by cipollino columns. The Baths were constructed in 126-127 AD and remodelled in the time of the Emperors Commodus (180-192AD) and Septimius Severus.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_028.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  Close up view of the row of marble seats at the smaller of the two suites of latrines that sit on either side of the entrance to the Baths of Hadrian. This suite was completely covered with its roof supported by cipollino columns. The Baths were constructed in 126-127 AD and remodelled in the time of the Emperors Commodus (180-192AD) and Septimius Severus.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_029.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  Situated at the entrance of the Baths of Hadrian was the open swimming pool. The pool was surrounded by columns on three sides and paved with marble and mosaics. The Baths were constructed in 126-127 AD and remodelled in the time of the Empero
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_030.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  The main entrance to the Baths of Hadrian. The Baths were constructed in 126-127 AD and remodelled in the time of the Emperors Commodus (180-192AD) and Septimius Severus.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_031.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  Situated at the entrance of the Baths of Hadrian was the open swimming pool. The pool was surrounded by columns on three sides and paved with marble and mosaics. The Baths were constructed in 126-127 AD and remodelled in the time of the Empero
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_032.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of one of the small pools of the Frigidarium or Cold bath which is the most important of the Roman baths. Its great hall had enormous Corinthian columns of cipollino marble and it walls and floors were tiled and paved with different coloured marble and its roof was decorated with brilliant blue and turquoise glass mosaics. There are small pools at either end of the central hall.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_033.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The main Tepidarium or warm room (there were 3 in total) which was surrounded by an elaborate columned enclosure. The Hadrianic Baths were constructed in 126-127 AD and remodelled in the time of the Emperors Commodus (180-192AD) and Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_034.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The main Tepidarium or warm room (there were 3 in total) which was surrounded by an elaborate columned enclosure. The Hadrianic Baths were constructed in 126-127 AD and remodelled in the time of the Emperors Commodus (180-192AD) and Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_035.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The main Tepidarium or warm room (there were 3 in total) which was surrounded by an elaborate columned enclosure. The Hadrianic Baths were constructed in 126-127 AD and remodelled in the time of the Emperors Commodus (180-192AD) and Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_036.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of one of five small rooms used as a sauna (Laconica). They were heated by passing hot air under high floors (now collapsed) with openings and they all had a door to the cold bath. The Hadrianic Baths were constructed in 126-127 AD and remodelled in the time of the Emperors Commodus (180-192AD) and Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_037.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of one of five small rooms used as a sauna (Laconica). They were heated by passing hot air under high floors (now collapsed) with openings and they all had a door to the cold bath. The Hadrianic Baths were constructed in 126-127 AD and remodelled in the time of the Emperors Commodus (180-192AD) and Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_038.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of one of bath tubs located in the sauna rooms (Laconica). The rooms were heated by passing hot air under high floors (now collapsed) with openings and they all had a door to the cold bath. The Hadrianic Baths were constructed in 126-127 AD and remodelled in the time of the Emperors Commodus (180-192AD) and Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_039.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. One of the pools in the Caldarium or hot bath room, which is a large barrel-vaulted room with a semicircular end and five pools. The Hadrianic Baths were constructed in 126-127 AD and remodelled in the time of the Emperors Commodus (180-192AD) and Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_040.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  The Caldarium or hot bath room is a large barrel-vaulted room with a semicircular end and five pools. The Hadrianic Baths were constructed in 126-127 AD and remodelled in the time of the Emperors Commodus (180-192AD) and Septimius Severus (193-211 AD),.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_041.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of one of the five small rooms used as a sauna or Laconica.This room is on the east side. They were heated by passing hot air under high floors (now collapsed) with openings and they all had a door to the cold bath. The Hadrianic Baths were constructed in 126-127 AD and remodelled in the time of the Emperors Commodus (180-192AD) and Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_042.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of one of the five small rooms used as a sauna or Laconica.This room is on the east side. They were heated by passing hot air under high floors (now collapsed) with openings and they all had a door to the cold bath. The Hadrianic Baths were constructed in 126-127 AD and remodelled in the time of the Emperors Commodus (180-192AD) and Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_043.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of one of the five small rooms used as a sauna or Laconica.This room is on the east side. They were heated by passing hot air under high floors (now collapsed) with openings and they all had a door to the cold bath. The Hadrianic Baths were constructed in 126-127 AD and remodelled in the time of the Emperors Commodus (180-192AD) and Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_044.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of one of the small pools of the Frigidarium or Cold bath which is the most important of the Roman baths. Its great hall had enormous Corinthian columns of cipollino marble and it walls and floors were tiled and paved with different coloured marble and its roof was decorated with brilliant blue and turquoise glass mosaics. There are small pools at either end of the central hall.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_045.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  The Apodyteria or changing room which is near beside the Natio or entrance of the Hadrianic baths. The Baths were constructed in 126-127 AD and remodelled in the time of the Emperors Commodus (180-192AD) and Septimius Severus.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_046.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Close up view of marble seats at the larger of the two suites of latrines that sit on either side of the entrance to the Baths of Hadrian. This suite was open to the sky in the centre but protected by a portico above the marble seats. The Baths were constructed in 126-127 AD and remodelled in the time of the Emperors Commodus (180-192AD) and Septimius Severus.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_047.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Close up view of a marble seat and the outline of uncut seat at the larger of the two suites of latrines that sit on either side of the entrance to the Baths of Hadrian.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_048.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The larger of the two suites of latrines that sit on either side of the entrance to the Baths of Hadrian. This suite was open to the sky in the centre but protected by a portico above the marble seats.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_049.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The larger of the two suites of latrines that sit on either side of the entrance to the Baths of Hadrian. This suite was open to the sky in the centre but protected by a portico above the marble seats.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_050.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The larger of the two suites of latrines that sit on either side of the entrance to the Baths of Hadrian. This suite was open to the sky in the centre but protected by a portico above the marble seats.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_051.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  The Apodyteria or changing room which is near beside the Natio or entrance of the Hadrianic baths. The Baths were constructed in 126-127 AD and remodelled in the time of the Emperors Commodus (180-192AD) and Septimius Severus.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_052.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The ruins of the Palaestra which was a place for men only to take part in sports and games and was a latter addition to the Hadrianic baths. It is rectangular in shape, with semicircular additions to the short sides and the race track had a length of about 100 meters.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_053.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The ruins of the Palaestra which was a place for men only to take part in sports and games and was a latter addition to the Hadrianic baths. It is rectangular in shape, with semicircular additions to the short sides and the race track had a length of about 100 meters.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_054.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The half collapsed Nymphaeum or temple of Nymphs. Built during the reign Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), the structure is semi circular and during its heyday contained a pool, fountain and its facade was adorned with red-granite and cipolin columns and marble statues.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_055.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The half collapsed Nymphaeum or temple of Nymphs. Built during the reign Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), the structure is semi circular and during its heyday contained a pool, fountain and its facade was adorned with red-granite and cipolin columns and marble statues.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_056.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The half collapsed Nymphaeum or temple of Nymphs. Built during the reign Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), the structure is semi circular and during its heyday contained a pool, fountain and its facade was adorned with red-granite and cipolin columns and marble statues.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_057.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The half collapsed Nymphaeum or temple of Nymphs. Built during the reign Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), the structure is semi circular and during its heyday contained a pool, fountain and its facade was adorned with red-granite and cipolin columns and marble statues.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_058.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Partial view of the ruins of the Nymphaeum or temple of Nymphs. Built during the reign Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), the structure is semi circular and during its heyday contained a pool, fountain and its facade was adorned with red-granite and cipolin columns and marble statues.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_059.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. An inscription at the Nymphaeum or temple of Nymphs of an expensive silver statue dedicated to Septimia Polla, a sister of the father of the emperor Septimius Severus.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_060.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. A abandoned decorative marble element from the half collapsed Nymphaeum or temple of Nymphs which was built during the reign Septimius Severus (193-211 AD). Marble columns in the distance are near the entrance to the great Colonnaded Street.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_061.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Large decorative marble element from the half collapsed Nymphaeum or temple of Nymphs. Built during the reign Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), the structure is semi circular and during its heyday contained a pool, fountain and its facade was adorned with red-granite and cipolin columns and marble statues.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_062.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Abandoned element of the formerly grand Street of Colonnades. The street was originally lined with 11 metre high porticoes of 350 Cipollino columns and is one of the best examples of monumental streets to be found in Roman cities.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_063.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The ruins of the formerly grand Street of Colonnades which had a total length of 500 metres and connected the Baths of Hadrian with the Harbour.  The street was originally lined with 11 metre high porticoes of 350 Cipollino columns and is one of the best examples of monumental streets to be found in Roman cities.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_064.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Close up view of an abandoned Cipollino column that once lined the formerly grand Street of Colonnades. The street was originally lined with 11 metre high porticoes of 350 Cipollino columns and is one of the best examples of monumental streets to be found in Roman cities.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_065.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Abandoned Cipollino columns that were once lined the formerly grand Street of Colonnades. The street was originally lined with 11 metre high porticoes of 350 Cipollino columns and is one of the best examples of monumental streets to be found in Roman cities.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_066.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  One of the entrances to the Forum of Severus or New Forum from the Colonnaded Street. Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), the forum was an open aired, measuring 100m by 60m and its floor was covered with marble.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_067.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  One of the entrances to the Forum of Severus or New Forum from the Colonnaded Street. Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), the forum was an open aired, measuring 100m by 60m and its floor was covered with marble.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_068.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  One of the entrances to the Forum of Severus or New Forum from the Colonnaded Street. Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), the forum was an open aired, measuring 100m by 60m and its floor was covered with marble.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_069.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  View of the staircase and platform of a temple inside the courtyard of the Forum of Severus or New Forum. Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), the forum was an open aired, measuring 100m by 60m and its floor was covered with marble.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_070.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  One of the wonderful round medallions representing the sea nymphs of Nereids that are found in the courtyard of the Forum of Severus or New Forum. Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_071.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  One of the wonderful round medallions representing mythical Medusa that are found in the courtyard of the Forum of Severus or New Forum. .  Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), the forum was an open aired, its floor was covered with marble and surrounded by colonnaded porticoes with cipollino columns and capitals decorated with the lotus and acanthus, with arches sitting above them.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_072.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  Many wonderful ancient remnants are strewn around the courtyard of the Forum of Severus or New Forum including sculptured gorgon heads representing the snake haired Medusa and the sea nymphs of Nereids. Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_073.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  Many wonderful ancient remnants are strewn around the courtyard of the Forum of Severus or New Forum including sculptured gorgon heads representing the snake haired Medusa and the sea nymphs of Nereids. Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), the forum was an open aired, its floor was covered with marble and surrounded by colonnaded porticoes with cipollino columns and capitals decorated with the lotus and acanthus, with arches sitting above them.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_074.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  Ancient Greek inscription of the Greek craftsmans name below the marble base of one of the columns that surrounded the courtyard of the Forum of Severus or New Forum.  Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_075.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  Ancient Greek inscription of the Greek craftsmans name below the marble base of one of the columns that surrounded the courtyard of the Forum of Severus or New Forum.  Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_076.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  View of many wonderful ancient remnants of former glories strewn around the courtyard of the Forum of Severus or New Forum. Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), the forum was an open aired, measuring 100m by 60m, its floor was covered with marble and surrounded by colonnaded porticoes with cipollino columns and capitals decorated with the lotus and acanthus.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_077.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  View of the Forum of Severus or New Forum arches or arcades that once sat above the courtyards colonnaded porticoes which had cipollino columns and capitals decorated with the lotus and acanthus. On the facade between the Arches were over 70 sculptured gorgon heads representing the snake haired Medusa and the sea nymphs of Nereids.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_078.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  View of the Forum of Severus or New Forum arches or arcades that once sat above the courtyards colonnaded porticoes which had cipollino columns and capitals decorated with the lotus and acanthus. On the facade between the Arches were over 70 sculptured gorgon heads representing the snake haired Medusa and the sea nymphs of Nereids.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_079.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  View of the Forum of Severus or New Forum arches or arcades that once sat above the courtyards colonnaded porticoes which had cipollino columns and capitals decorated with the lotus and acanthus. On the facade between the Arches were over 70 sculptured gorgon heads representing the snake haired Medusa and the sea nymphs of Nereids.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_080.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  View of the Forum of Severus or New Forum arches or arcades that once sat above the courtyards colonnaded porticoes which had cipollino columns and capitals decorated with the lotus and acanthus. Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_081.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  Side entrance to the Basilica of Severus from the courtyard of the Forum of Severus or New Forum. Both buildings were built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_082.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  One of the wonderful round medallions representing mythical Medusa that are found in the courtyard of the Forum of Severus or New Forum. .  Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), the forum was an open aired, its floor was covered with marble and surrounded by colonnaded porticoes with cipollino columns and capitals decorated with the lotus and acanthus, with arches sitting above them.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_083.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  One of the wonderful round medallions representing mythical Medusa that are found in the courtyard of the Forum of Severus or New Forum. .  Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), the forum was an open aired, its floor was covered with marble and surrounded by colonnaded porticoes with cipollino columns and capitals decorated with the lotus and acanthus, with arches sitting above them.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_084.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  One of the wonderful round medallions representing mythical Medusa that are found in the courtyard of the Forum of Severus or New Forum. .  Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_085.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  One of the wonderful round medallions representing mythical Medusa that are found in the courtyard of the Forum of Severus or New Forum. .  Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_086.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  View of many wonderful ancient remnants of former glories strewn around the courtyard of the Forum of Severus or New Forum. Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), the forum was an open aired, measuring 100m by 60m, its floor was covered with marble and surrounded by colonnaded porticoes with cipollino columns and capitals decorated with the lotus and acanthus.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_087.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  View of many wonderful ancient remnants of former glories strewn around the courtyard of the Forum of Severus or New Forum. Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), the forum was an open aired, measuring 100m by 60m, its floor was covered with marble and surrounded by colonnaded porticoes with cipollino columns and capitals decorated with the lotus and acanthus.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_088.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  Stone tablet with Latin inscription in the courtyard of the Forum of Severus or New Forum. Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_089.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Egyptian granite Corinthian columns at the Basilica of Severus which runs alongside the Severan Forum. The building was started by Septimius Severus and was completed by his son Caracalla in 216 AD.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_090.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Felled marble column entablatures with Latin inscriptions and Egyptian granite Corinthian columns at the Basilica of Severus which runs alongside the Severan Forum.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_091.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Felled marble column entablatures with Latin inscriptions and Egyptian granite Corinthian columns at the Basilica of Severus which runs alongside the Severan Forum.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Felled marble column entablatures with Latin inscriptions and Egyptian granite Corinthian columns at the Basilica of Severus which runs alongside the Severan Forum.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  View from the middle towards one of two Apses of the Basilica of Severus which runs alongside the Severan Forum. The building was started by Septimius Severus and was completed by his son Caracalla in 216 AD.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Felled marble column entablatures with Latin inscriptions and Egyptian granite Corinthian columns at the Basilica of Severus which runs alongside the Severan Forum.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  Extravagant sculpted pillars with scenes honouring the gods Dionysus and Hercules that are found at the two apses of the Basilica. The building was started by Septimius Severus and was completed by his son Caracalla in 216 AD. It was about 92m long and 40m wide, and was divided by colonnades of Egyptian granite Corinthian columns into a nave and two aisles; at either end it terminated in an apse flanked by side-chapels.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  Close-up view of the extravagant sculpted pillars with scenes honouring the gods Dionysus and Hercules that are found at the two apses of the Basilica.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  Close-up view of the extravagant sculpted pillars with scenes honouring the gods Dionysus and Hercules that are found at the two apses of the Basilica.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  View of many wonderful ancient remnants of former glories strewn around the courtyard of the Forum of Severus or New Forum. Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  View of a marble column capital and base beside an entrance to the Forum of Severus or New Forum. Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), the forum was an open aired, measuring 100m by 60m and its floor was covered with marble. Many wonderful ancient remnants of former glories are strewn around the courtyard.
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