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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the chic and elegant five-star Corinthia Bab Africa Hotel which is located on the waterfront at Souq al-Thalatha West of Green Square, Central Tripoli.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the chic and elegant five-star Corinthia Bab Africa Hotel which is located on the waterfront at Souq al-Thalatha West of Green Square, Central Tripoli. To the right are the office towers known as Dhat al Imad towers which look like upside down milk bottles.
    LIbya_Tripoli_138.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a room with the unique mosaic of the Goddess Africa, the first such mosaic discovered in the world. The central character is a woman with a dark complexion, a flattened nose with curly hair, wearing an elephant hide, an attribute which identifies her as the goddess of Africa, provider of wealth and fertility as evidenced by the four seasons bust in each corner of the mosaic. It is Located in the lavish Roman Villa named Maison d’Afrique that has been relocated and rebuilt in its entirety at the archaeological museum.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Museum_056.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a room with the unique mosaic of the Goddess Africa, the first such mosaic discovered in the world. The central character is a woman with a dark complexion, a flattened nose with curly hair, wearing an elephant hide, an attribute which identifies her as the goddess of Africa, provider of wealth and fertility as evidenced by the four seasons bust in each corner of the mosaic. It is Located in the lavish Roman Villa named Maison d’Afrique that has been relocated and rebuilt in its entirety at the archaeological museum.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Museum_054.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a room with the unique mosaic of the Goddess Africa, the first such mosaic discovered in the world. The central character is a woman with a dark complexion, a flattened nose with curly hair, wearing an elephant hide, an attribute which identifies her as the goddess of Africa, provider of wealth and fertility as evidenced by the four seasons bust in each corner of the mosaic. It is Located in the lavish Roman Villa named Maison d’Afrique that has been relocated and rebuilt in its entirety at the archaeological museum.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Museum_055.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Tourists walking past the tombs of Ramses VI and the famous tomb of King Tutankhamun at the Valley of the Kings.
    Egypt_Valley_of_Kings_011.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Entrance to the tomb of Ramsses V and VII at the Valley of the Kings.
    Egypt_Valley_of_Kings_007.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Valley of Kings tombs of Ramses VI at the rear and the famous tomb of King Tutankhamun in front below.
    Egypt_Valley_of_Kings_005.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. The Obelisk of Tuthmosis at the Temple of Amun at Karnak
    Egypt_Karnak_Temples_053.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. The Obelisk of Tuthmosis at the Temple of Amun at Karnak
    Egypt_Karnak_Temples_052.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Relief  found at the Temple of Luxor.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Luxor_039.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. The Valley of the Kings signpost to the tomb o Ramsses VII.
    Egypt_Valley_of_Kings_018.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Signpost to tombs at the the Valley of the Kings.
    Egypt_Valley_of_Kings_016.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Entrance to the tomb of Ramses III at The Valley of the Kings.
    Egypt_Valley_of_Kings_015.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Tourist at the entrance to the most famous of all Pharaoh tombs , the tomb of King Tutankhamum at the Valley of the Kings.
    Egypt_Valley_of_Kings_009.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. The Obelisk of Tuthmosis at the Temple of Amun at Karnak
    Egypt_Karnak_Temples_051.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. The entrance of the Temple of Ramses III at the Temple of Amun of Karnak.
    Egypt_Karnak_Temples_020.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Relief  found at the Temple of Luxor.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Luxor_041.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. View towards the Hypostyle Hall from the great court of Amenhotep III at the Temple of Luxor.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Luxor_033.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. The Valley of the Kings signpost to the tomb o Ramsses VII.
    Egypt_Valley_of_Kings_017.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Entrance to the tomb of Ramses III at The Valley of the Kings.
    Egypt_Valley_of_Kings_014.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Tourists walkiing the dusty paths to various tombs at the Valley of the Kings
    Egypt_Valley_of_Kings_012.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Tourist at the entrance to the most famous of all Pharaoh tombs , the tomb of King Tutankhamum at the Valley of the Kings.
    Egypt_Valley_of_Kings_010.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Entrance to the most famous of all Pharaoh tombs , the tomb of King Tutankhamum at the Valley of the Kings.
    Egypt_Valley_of_Kings_008.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Valley of Kings tombs of Ramses VI at the rear and the famous tomb of King Tutankhamun in front below.
    Egypt_Valley_of_Kings_006.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Entrance to the Valley of the Kings tomb of Rameses IV.
    Egypt_Valley_of_Kings_003.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Entrance to the Valley of the Kings tomb of Rameses IV.
    Egypt_Valley_of_Kings_002.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Entrance to the Valley of the Kings tomb of Rameses IV.
    Egypt_Valley_of_Kings_001.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. The Obelisk of Tuthmosis at the Temple of Amun at Karnak
    Egypt_Karnak_Temples_054.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. The entrance of the Temple of Ramses III at the Temple of Amun of Karnak.
    Egypt_Karnak_Temples_019.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. The entrance of the Temple of Ramses III at the Temple of Amun of Karnak.
    Egypt_Karnak_Temples_018.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Tourists at the entrance of the Temple of Ramses III at the Temple of Amun of Karnak.
    Egypt_Karnak_Temples_017.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Tourists at the entrance of the Temple of Ramses III at the Temple of Amun of Karnak.
    Egypt_Karnak_Temples_016.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Relief  found at the Temple of Luxor.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Luxor_042.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Relief  found at the Temple of Luxor.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Luxor_040.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Relief  found at the Temple of Luxor.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Luxor_038.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Relief  found at the Temple of Luxor.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Luxor_037.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. View towards the Hypostyle Hall from the great court of Amenhotep III at the Temple of Luxor.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Luxor_034.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Seated temple guard at the entrance of a dark hallway that leads to the inner sanctums of the Temple of Luxor.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Luxor_036.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Tourists walking through the 14 huge columns of the Colonnade of Amenhotep III at the Temple of Luxor.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Luxor_030.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Huge pink granite bust of Ramses II at the entrance to the Temple of Luxor.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Luxor_011.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. View towards the Hypostyle Hall from the great court of Amenhotep III at the Temple of Luxor.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Luxor_003.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Valley of Kings tombs of Ramses VI at the rear and the famous tomb of King Tutankhamun in front below.
    Egypt_Valley_of_Kings_004.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. Panoramic view of the intact south side honey coloured stone façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_010.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the tall minaret and façade of the mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein, one of the most sacred Islamic sites in Egypt. The Mosque was built in 1870 on the site of an earlier 12th century Mosque and is purported to contain the head of Al-Hussein, grandson of the Prophet. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_106.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  Panoramic view of Cairo, capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa and the Arab world.
    Egypt_Cairo_098.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View from the top of theatre of some of the vast archaeological site of the Leptis Magna which is situated beside the Libyan and Mediterranean seas and was the largest and greatest Roman city in Africa.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_151.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of a Sphinx on top of a column with Ionic capital. Dating from the Archaic period - (650 BC-480 BC), the Sphinx is one of the most important monuments found at Cyrene. A similar copy of the statue is also found in Delphi Museum, Greece. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_010.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. Image of the front and North side of the Temple of Zeus which like most Greek Temples always faced east. The Temple dates originally from the 5th century BC and is comparable in size to the Parthenon in Athens Greece.  Constructed in an archaic Doric style using local yellow limestone, the temple was destroyed in the AD 115 during the Jewish revolt and then rebuilt in AD120 by the Roman Emperor Hadrian. The 365 AD earthquake reduced it to rubble and it has been painstakingly restored by archaeologists. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Santorini around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Zeus_Temple_009.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya.  Steps to the main Entrance to the 2nd century BC Hellenistic Gymnasium that was converted in the 1st century AD by the Romans into a forum or caesareum – Forum of the Caesars.  During the Greek era the gymnasium was the scene of races and other sporting contests.  In the times of the Romans , it was converted it to a Forum and it became a meeting place for political meetings. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Sanctuary_049.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of the Mosaic of Rome and its provinces. This is an allegory of Rome, presented as Athena Minerva. Around the central character, allegories of the following provinces were identified: Africa, Egypt, Asia, Spain, Sicily, and an unidentified province, due to the vague nature of its attributes.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Museum_057.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of the sleepy agricultural town of El Jem famous for its magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_044.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of arched entry that leads to the first level of seating at the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_037.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of arched entry that leads to the first level of seating at the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_035.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the honey coloured façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_014.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the honey coloured façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_013.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of the intact south side honey coloured stone façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_001.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. View of the river Nile and detailed releifs of the Temple of Kom Ombo
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  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. Example of the fine detail found on all the columns at the Temple of Kom Ombo.
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  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. View of the passageway through the three vestibules of the Temple of Kom Ombo.
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_011.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. The ruins of the courtyard of the Temple of Kom Ombo
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_006.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. View of the Outer Hypostyle Hall viewed from the forecourt of the Temple of Kom Ombo.
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_003.tif
  • Edfu. Egypt. Africa. The massive walls surrounding the Temple of Horus  are decorated with a series of deteailed bas-reliefs.
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  • Edfu. Egypt. Africa. The ritual barque at the Sanctuary of Horus within the Temple of Horus.
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  • Edfu. Egypt. Africa. Tour group viewing the columns and reliefs in the Hypostyle Hall at theTemple of Horus.
    Egypt_Edfu_022.tif
  • Edfu. Egypt. Africa. View of the single granite statue of Horus that sits in front of the Hypostyle Hall at theTemple of Horus.
    Egypt_Edfu_018.tif
  • Edfu. Egypt. Africa. The majestic Pylon of the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus erected in 81 BC.
    Egypt_Edfu_007.tif
  • Edfu. Egypt. Africa. Man sweeping dust away from the Greco-Roman Birth House at the Temple of Horus.
    Egypt_Edfu_005.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View in the heart of Cairo city of the vast waters of the River Nile. The Nile is generally accepted to be the longest river in the world. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_131.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  View of the sun rising on a golden hazy early morning over the city of Cairo and the majestic River Nile. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_123.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the immense array of metal, traditional and souvenir items for sale at the Khan al-khalili, one of the largest bazaars souks in the Middle East and a major tourist attraction. Dating back to the 14th century the Khan al-khalili is a medieval labyrinth of spice scented narrow canvas covered streets and a vast oriental collection of shops, stalls and market selling a multitude of goods. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_107.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. Part view of Cairo, capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa and the Arab world.
    Egypt_Cairo_081.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  Panoramic view of Cairo, capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa and the Arab world.
    Egypt_Cairo_073.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the immense array of metal, traditional and souvenir items for sale at the Khan al-khalili, one of the largest bazaars souks in the Middle East and a major tourist attraction. Dating back to the 14th century the Khan al-khalili is a medieval labyrinth of spice scented narrow canvas covered streets and a vast oriental collection of shops, stalls and market selling a multitude of goods. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_007.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View from the top of theatre of some of the vast archaeological site of the Leptis Magna which is situated beside the Libyan and Mediterranean seas and was the largest and greatest Roman city in Africa.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_150.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View from the top of theatre of some of the vast archaeological site of the Leptis Magna which is situated beside the Libyan and Mediterranean seas and was the largest and greatest Roman city in Africa.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_149.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of some of the beautiful marble finery that once adorned its ancient buildings. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_043.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of some of the beautiful marble finery that once adorned its ancient buildings. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_044.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of the beautiful sculpture known as the Three Graces. The sculpture is a representation of the three daughters of Zeus known as three charites, Euphrosyne, Aglaea and Thalia - who were said to represent beauty, charm and joy. This Roman example dates from the time of Hadrian and was found in the Baths of Trajan. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_041.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of the beautiful sculpture known as the Three Graces. The sculpture is a representation of the three daughters of Zeus known as three charites, Euphrosyne, Aglaea and Thalia - who were said to represent beauty, charm and joy. This Roman example dates from the time of Hadrian and was found in the Baths of Trajan. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_042.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of the beautiful sculpture known as the Three Graces. The sculpture is a representation of the three daughters of Zeus known as three charites, Euphrosyne, Aglaea and Thalia - who were said to represent beauty, charm and joy. This Roman example dates from the time of Hadrian and was found in the Baths of Trajan. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_040.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the museum of the beautiful sculpture known as the Three Graces. The sculpture is a representation of the three daughters of Zeus known as three charites, Euphrosyne, Aglaea and Thalia - who were said to represent beauty, charm and joy. This Roman example dates from the time of Hadrian and was found in the Baths of Trajan. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_039.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of a marble statue of Alexander the Great.  This Roman example dates from the time of Hadrian and was found in the Baths of Trajan. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_027.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View at the sculpture museum of a marble statue of Alexander the Great.  This Roman example dates from the time of Hadrian and was found in the Baths of Trajan. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_025.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. General view of the one room sculpture museum at Cyrene.  Dominating the scene is the Sphinx on top of a column with Ionic capital. Dating from the Archaic period - (650 BC-480 BC), the Sphinx is one of the most important monuments found at Cyrene. Although the museum is only one room its collection rivals any museum and it contains many great examples of the richness of Cyrene and marble finery that once adorned its ancient buildings. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_008.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. One of the Greek inscribed stone tablets found the courtyard of the Cyrene sculpture museum which is adorned with many marble sculptures and architectural remains from the ancient city. Although the museum is only one room its collection rivals any museum and it contains many great examples of the richness of Cyrene and marble finery that once adorned its ancient buildings. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Museum_006.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. Image of the Temple of Zeus which dates originally from the 5th century BC and its size is comparable to the Parthenon in Athens Greece.  Constructed in an archaic Doric style using local yellow limestone, the temple was destroyed in the AD 115 during the Jewish revolt and then rebuilt in AD120 by the Roman Emperor Hadrian. The 365 AD earthquake reduced it to rubble and it has been painstakingly restored by archaeologists. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Santorini around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Zeus_Temple_027.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View of the remaining columns of the Doric style Temple of Demeter which is outside the city walls. The woman of Cyrene proceeded to the temple from the sanctuary of Demeter and Kore during women-only annual celebrations. Cyrene which was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Santorini around 631 BC is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Sanctuary_142.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View of the remains of the Western Stoa which originally was a barn-like building with a ridged roof supported on a row of five central columns. The Agora was the heart of the civic life of Cyrene in Greek times and developed as an open-air market clustered around the tomb of the Founder Battus. Cyrene which a UNESCO World Heritage site was founded by Greek immigrants from the little Greek island of Thera –Santorini- around 631 BC and is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Sanctuary_127.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View of the monumental Greek Propylea with its four lofty Doric columns which was built in the 4th century BC and marked the entrance to the Sanctuary of Apollo. is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Sanctuary_042.tif
  • Cyrene. Libya. View of the monumental Greek Propylea with its four lofty Doric columns which was built in the 4th century BC and marked the entrance to the Sanctuary of Apollo. is North Africa’s most complete ancient Greek city.
    Libya_Cyrene_Sanctuary_043.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of the Mosaic of Rome and its provinces. This is an allegory of Rome, presented as Athena Minerva. Around the central character, allegories of the following provinces were identified: Africa, Egypt, Asia, Spain, Sicily, and an unidentified province, due to the vague nature of its attributes. It is Located in the lavish Roman Villa named Maison d’Afrique that has been relocated and rebuilt in its entirety at the archaeological museum.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Museum_058.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of the sleepy agricultural town of El Jem famous for its magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_045.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. Partial view through an archway of the elliptical arena and interior of the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_043.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the arched corridor that circled the inside of magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_042.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the arched corridor that circled the inside of magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_041.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of arched entry that leads to the first level of seating at the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_036.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a tunnel directly underneath the arena of magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. The underground chambers held animals, gladiators and prisoners before they were lifted up to the arena to suffer their unfortunate fate. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_033.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a small chamber directly underneath the arena of magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. The underground chambers held animals, gladiators and prisoners before they were lifted up to the arena to suffer their unfortunate fate. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_031.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a chamber or tunnel directly underneath the arena of magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. The underground chambers held animals, gladiators and prisoners before they were lifted up to the arena to suffer their unfortunate fate. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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