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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), 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.
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  • Ptolemais. Cyrenaica. Libya. View of the columned ruins of Roman Villa of the Four Seasons which dates from the 4th century AD. The beautiful Four Season mosaic in the museum was found here.
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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_139.tif
  • Ptolemais. Cyrenaica. Libya. View of the columns and ruins of the impressive Columned Palace or Villa of the Columns which occupied over 600 sq m and included a central peristyle or two level galleried courtyard with a sunken swimming pool. Originally dating from the 2nd century BC the building remains essentially Greek, even though the complex was remodelled over the course of time especially during the Roman period.
    Libya_Ptolemais_002.tif
  • 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_142.tif
  • Ptolemais. Cyrenaica. Libya. View of a sand stone block with an ancient Greek inscription carved into it along the once paved decumanus also known as monumental road which was the premier address of the ancient city. Founded in the 4th century BC, Ptolemais is located on the site of the port or harbour of Barca, an ancient 7th century BC Greek colony situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the steep slopes of the Cyrenaica plateau.
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  • Ptolemais. Cyrenaica. Libya. View of restored columns at the Greek Agora / marketplace and which was later used as forum by the Romans. The two tall ionic columns in the rear of image belonged to a temple which may have been dedicated to the Capitoline Triad (Jupiter, Juni and Minerva). Below the Agora are reservoirs / cisterns that were originally built by the Greeks to store water that arrived via an aqueduct from mountain springs 25 kilometres away.
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  • Slonta. Libya. View of the unique rock sculptures at a religious cult sanctuary made by the indigenous Libyan population that possibly date to a time before Greeks arrived in the area in the 7th century BC. The site has curious mix of carvings in the rock including childlike figures, human faces and various animal figures like pigs, lions, sheep, horses, dogs and snakes. It is believed the temple’s round rock pillar base in the centre of the small site supported the roof of the cave in which collapsed at an unknown time in the past.
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  • Slonta. Libya. View of the unique rock sculptures at a religious cult sanctuary made by the indigenous Libyan population that possibly date to a time before Greeks arrived in the area in the 7th century BC. The site has curious mix of carvings in the rock including childlike figures, human faces and various animal figures like pigs, lions, sheep, horses, dogs and snakes. It is believed the temple’s round rock pillar base in the centre of the small site supported the roof of the cave in which collapsed at an unknown time in the past.
    Libya-Slonta-013.tif
  • Slonta. Libya. View of the unique rock sculptures at a religious cult sanctuary made by the indigenous Libyan population that possibly date to a time before Greeks arrived in the area in the 7th century BC. The site has curious mix of carvings in the rock including childlike figures, human faces and various animal figures like pigs, lions, sheep, horses, dogs and snakes. It is believed the temple’s round rock pillar base in the centre of the small site supported the roof of the cave in which collapsed at an unknown time in the past.
    Libya-Slonta-012.tif
  • Slonta. Libya. View of the unique rock sculptures at a religious cult sanctuary made by the indigenous Libyan population that possibly date to a time before Greeks arrived in the area in the 7th century BC. The site has curious mix of carvings in the rock including childlike figures, human faces and various animal figures like pigs, lions, sheep, horses, dogs and snakes. It is believed the temple’s round rock pillar base in the centre of the small site supported the roof of the cave in which collapsed at an unknown time in the past.
    Libya-Slonta-011.tif
  • Ptolemais. Cyrenaica. Libya. View of a scene from the war of Troy detailed on a Sarcophagus in the museum. Dating from the 3rd century AD, the Sarcophagus was found in the Wadi Khamish, west of Ptolemias.  Founded in the 4th century BC, Ptolemais is located on the site of the port or harbour of Barca, an ancient 7th century BC Greek colony situated between the Mediterranean Sea and the steep slopes of the Cyrenaica plateau.
    Libya_Ptolemais_108.tif
  • Ptolemais. Cyrenaica. Libya. Remains of the three 3rd century AD Roman Arches which could possible have been named after Constantine. The Arches stand at the intersection of the first cardo and the decumanus which indicates that the city centre was located here.
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  • Ptolemais. Cyrenaica. Libya. View of the ruins of the once paved decumanus also known as monumental road which was the premier address of the ancient city. In its hay day it would have been lined with blue and grey granite and marble colonnaded arched porticos running either side along its length.
    Libya_Ptolemais_075.tif
  • Ptolemais. Cyrenaica. Libya. View of the columns and ruins of the impressive Columned Palace or Villa of the Columns which occupied over 600 sq m and included a central peristyle or two level galleried courtyard with a sunken swimming pool. Originally dating from the 2nd century BC the building remains essentially Greek, even though the complex was remodelled over the course of time especially during the Roman period.
    Libya_Ptolemais_051.tif
  • Ptolemais. Cyrenaica. Libya. View of the columns and ruins of the impressive Columned Palace or Villa of the Columns which occupied over 600 sq m and included a central peristyle or two level galleried courtyard with a sunken swimming pool. Originally dating from the 2nd century BC the building remains essentially Greek, even though the complex was remodelled over the course of time especially during the Roman period.
    Libya_Ptolemais_046.tif
  • Ptolemais. Cyrenaica. Libya. View of the Odeon, which was a mini theatre or bouleuterion dating from the Hellenistic era and originally used to stage Greek musicals and dancing and conduct council meetings. The Romans remodelled it during the 3rd century AD into an aquatic theatre and swimming pool in water entertainments such as mock sea battles were performed.
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  • Ptolemais. Cyrenaica. Libya. View of one of the well built and preserved cisterns that are located below the Greek agora. The reservoirs / cisterns were originally built by the Greeks to store water that arrived via an aqueduct from mountain springs 25 kilometres away. The cisterns ceiling height were later raised by the Romans and they were once the largest in North Africa. There are eight 50 metre long chambers running north-south and nine 20 metre long chambers running east-west.
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  • Sabratha. Libya. The World Heritage Plaque on site at Sabratha.
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  • Sabratha. Libya. View inside room three of the Roman Museum of a colossal bust of Jupiter or Zeus from the Temple of Jupiter.
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  • Sabratha. Libya. Close up view of the details of a section of the elegant mosaic from the side naves of the Basilica of Justinian which now hangs on the side walls of the central halls of the Roman Museum. The mosaic date from after AD533 and craftsmen’s who created it are believed to been from the eastern Mediterranean.
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  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the west side archway that leads onto orchestra and lower cavea section of the wonderful Roman theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.
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  • Sabratha. Libya. View a marble relief showing a sacrificial scene with figures the pouring of a libation at the altar flanked by military figures on the right. This scene is from the central semicircular recess at the front of the theatre stage. Originally dating from 175-200 AD, the theatre in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators and is one of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world.
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  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view some of the Roman residential quarter of the ancient site with the splendid theatre on the far right and the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean on the left. In, the far-left background is the Temple of Isis.
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  • Sabratha. Libya. Close-up view of the beautiful mosaics of the Seaward Baths which overlooks the sea and dates from the late first century AD.
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  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the beautiful mosaics of the Seaward Baths which overlooks the sea and dates from the late first century AD. In the background is the awesome Theatre.
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  • Sabratha. Libya. View of some of the late first century seats of the hexagonal latrine, which is paved and lined with fine marble and is located in the Seaward baths overlooking the blue water of the sea.
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  • Sabratha. Libya. View towards the Curia or Council chamber forecourt and restored arch at the west end entrance. The Curia was a meeting place of the city’s magistrates and senators and was originally built in the first century AD and then rebuilt in the fourth century after being destroyed by the 365 AD earthquake.
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  • Nalut. Libya. View at Nalut Castle which dates to around 1240 and is located 650 metres above sea level in the Berber heartland in the Western Mountains, or Jebel Nafusa.
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  • Nalut. Libya. View of structures and buildings around Nalut Castle which is located 650 metres above sea level in the Berber heartland in the Western Mountains, or Jebel Nafusa.
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  • Nalut. Libya. View of Nalut Castle which dates to around 1240 and is located 650 metres above sea level in the Berber heartland in the Western Mountains, or Jebel Nafusa.
    Libya_Nalut_008.tif
  • Nalut. Libya. View of the landscape from Nalut castle which is located 650 metres above sea level in the Berber heartland in the Western Mountains, or Jebel Nafusa.
    Libya_Nalut_001.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Marble carving exhibit at the museum. The site of Leptis Magna is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most spectacular and unspoiled Roman ruins in the Mediterranean.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Marble carving exhibit at the museum. The site of Leptis Magna is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most spectacular and unspoiled Roman ruins in the Mediterranean.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Some of the exhibits of Room 18 which showcases examples of funerary object used during the Roman period.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of room 12 of museum which is filled with typical examples of honorific marble statues of citizens. Most of statues are headless and handless.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Marble relief that originally comes from the Arch of Septimius Severus and now sits in the Archaeological Museum on-site.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Libyan women, men and children swimming at the site of the entrance to the ancient harbour which is now silted up.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Marble relief that originally comes from the Arch of Septimius Severus and now sits in the Archaeological Museum on-site.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_167.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.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View along a ancient road to the well preserved Theatre which was built around AD 1-2 and is one of oldest Roman theatres found anywhere in the Roman world.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_147.tif
  • 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_136.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View along a ancient Roman paved street towards the theatre. The site of Leptis Magna is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most spectacular and unspoiled Roman ruins in the Mediterranean.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of well preserved Roman road . 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_101.tif
  • 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. 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. 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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).
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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_015.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).
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  • 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
  • Latrun. Libya. View of white Proconnesian marble columns or pillars from the Byzantine Western Church / Basilica at the small town of L’Atrun or Al Athrun which is located approximately 35 kilometres from Apollonia in the region of Cyrenaica. Dating from the 6th century AD the church is adorned with white Proconnesian marble architectural elements in which some marked with carved Byzantine crosses.
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  • Latrun. Libya. View of the remains of the 6th century Eastern Byzantine Church at the small town of L’Atrun or Al Athrun which is located approximately 35 kilometres from Apollonia in the region of Cyrenaica.
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  • Latrun. Cyrenaica. Libya. Partial view of the landscape of the spectacular and fertile Jebel al Akhdar / Green Mountains from the small town of L’Atrun or Al Athrun which is located approximately 35 kilometres from Apollonia in the region of Cyrenaica.
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  • Latrun. Libya. View of a brave man fishing off a large rock whilst the huge waves of the Libyan / Mediterranean Sea pound into the spectacular and rugged Eastern Libyan coastline by small town of L’Atrun or Al Athrun which is located approximately 35 kilometres from Apollonia in the region of Cyrenaica.
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  • Latrun. Libya. View of a brave man fishing off a large rock whilst the huge waves of the Libyan / Mediterranean Sea pound into the spectacular and rugged Eastern Libyan coastline by small town of L’Atrun or Al Athrun which is located approximately 35 kilometres from Apollonia in the region of Cyrenaica.
    Libya_Latrun_006.tif
  • Apollonia. Libya.  View of the Apollonia Libyan / Mediterranean shoreline with rocks and stone blocks that once were part of the ancient city before the devastating earthquake of 365 AD which submerged a large part of the harbour town.
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  • Apollonia. Libya.  Close-up view of rock cut seats of the Greek Theatre of Apollonia which lies just outside the eastern walls facing the Libyan / Mediterranean Sea.  Dating from the Hellenistic period, the theatre was remoulded under the Emperor Domitian (AD 92-96) and is considered the best preserved theatre auditorium in Cyrenaica. The theatres cavea remains unchanged from its original construction and still has its twenty eight rock cut tiers of seats.
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  • Apollonia. Libya.  View of the impressive central courtyard of the Byzantine Duke Palace with two of its remaining stone arches that once surrounded the courtyard on three sides. The Byzantine Duke Palace was one of the largest palaces in Cyrenaica with its western wing being the main domain and containing ceremonial rooms of the Duke or Governor and his family in the 6th century AD when Apollonia was a provincial capital. The Eastern wing had 83 rooms used as quarters for soldiers and servants.
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  • Apollonia. Libya.  View at the Central church or Basilica of a white marble basin used for baptising small children.  Located approximately 20 kilometres from the magnificent Greek city of Cyrene.
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  • Apollonia. Libya.  View of the sun setting over the Libyan / Mediterranean Sea from the modern town of Susa which is the gateway to the ancient port city of Apollonia. Susa was founded in 1897 as a colony of Moslem refugees from the Greek island of Crete.
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  • Apollonia. Libya.  View of the Greek Theatre of Apollonia which lies just outside the eastern walls facing the Libyan / Mediterranean Sea.  Dating from the Hellenistic period, the theatre was remoulded under the Emperor Domitian (AD 92-96) and is considered the best preserved theatre auditorium in Cyrenaica. The theatres cavea remains unchanged from its original construction and still has its twenty eight rock cut tiers of seats.
    Libya_Apollonia_002.tif
  • Metapontion. Basilicata. Italy. Detail view of part of the colonnade from the majestic Greek Doric Temple of Hera dating from the mid-6th century BC. Known as the Tavole Palatine, the elegant peripteral temple as sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Hera, 3 kilometres from the ancient Greek urban centre of Metapontum or Metapontion on the Ionic coast of Basilicata in southern Italy. It has 15 Doric fluted columns still upright from its original 32 (6 x 12) and is one of the best preserved monuments of Magna Graecia (Greater Greece).
    Metaponto_Basilicata_Italy-029.tif
  • Metapontion. Basilicata. Italy. Detail view of fluted columns from the majestic Greek Doric Temple of Hera dating from the mid-6th century BC. Known as the Tavole Palatine, the elegant peripteral temple as sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Hera, 3 kilometres from the ancient Greek urban centre of Metapontum or Metapontion on the Ionic coast of Basilicata in southern Italy. It has 15 Doric fluted columns still upright from its original 32 (6 x 12) and is one of the best preserved monuments of Magna Graecia (Greater Greece).
    Metaponto_Basilicata_Italy-028.tif
  • Metapontion. Basilicata. Italy. View of the majestic Greek Doric Temple of Hera dating from the mid-6th century BC. Known as the Tavole Palatine, the elegant peripteral temple was built as a sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Hera, 3 kilometres from the ancient Greek urban centre of Metapontum or Metapontion on the Ionic coast of Basilicata in southern Italy. It has 15 Doric fluted columns still upright from its original 32 (6 x 12) and is one of the best preserved monuments of Magna Graecia (Greater Greece).
    Metaponto_Basilicata_Italy-019.tif
  • Metapontion. Basilicata. Italy.  View of ancient Greek theatre of the ancient Greek colony of Metapontion or Metapontum. Partially restored, the theatre was built during the 6th century BC and was capable of seating 8000 spectators. Located on the Ionic coast of Basilicata in southern Italy, the city was founded in the 7th century BC by Greek colonists from the western Peloponnese.
    Metaponto_Basilicata_Italy-016.tif
  • Metapontion. Basilicata. Italy. View of remains of the Temple of Apollo Lykaios at the site of the ancient Greek colony of Metapontion or Metapontum. Dating from the 6th century BC, the temple was the largest of the temples in the ancient city and consisted of an elongated Doric colonnaded of 8 columns wide by 17 columns long. In view are reconstructed architectural fragments including column capitals and Doric frieze. Located on the Ionic coast of Basilicata in southern Italy, the city was founded in the 7th century BC by Greek colonists from the western Peloponnese.
    Metaponto_Basilicata_Italy-012.tif
  • Metapontion. Basilicata. Italy. View of the majestic Greek Doric Temple of Hera dating from the mid-6th century BC. Known as the Tavole Palatine, the elegant peripteral temple was built as a sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Hera, 3 kilometres from the ancient Greek urban centre of Metapontum or Metapontion on the Ionic coast of Basilicata in southern Italy. It has 15 Doric fluted columns still upright from its original 32 (6 x 12) and is one of the best preserved monuments of Magna Graecia (Greater Greece).
    Metaponto_Basilicata_Italy-002.tif
  • Metapontion. Basilicata. Italy. View of the majestic Greek Doric Temple of Hera dating from the mid-6th century BC. Known as the Tavole Palatine, the elegant peripteral temple was built as a sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Hera, 3 kilometres from the ancient Greek urban centre of Metapontum or Metapontion on the Ionic coast of Basilicata in southern Italy. It has 15 Doric fluted columns still upright from its original 32 (6 x 12) and is one of the best preserved monuments of Magna Graecia (Greater Greece).
    Metaponto_Basilicata_Italy-003.tif
  • Ptolemais. Cyrenaica. Libya. View of the decumanus also known as monumental road and the second cardo crossroad, which was the second most important intersection of the ancient city. The crossroad was adorned with 5th century AD four column monuments that would have been adorned with honorific statures.
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  • Ptolemais. Cyrenaica. Libya. View of the central peristyle or two level galleried courtyard with a sunken swimming pool of the impressive Columned Palace or Villa of the Columns which occupied over 600 sq m. Originally dating from the 2nd century BC the building remains essentially Greek, even though the complex was remodelled over the course of time especially during the Roman period.
    Libya_Ptolemais_042.tif
  • Ptolemais. Cyrenaica. Libya. View along a shady tree lined path on the way to the Columned Palace with the inviting blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea in the background.
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  • Ptolemais. Cyrenaica. Libya. View of the Odeon, which was a mini theatre or bouleuterion dating from the Hellenistic era and originally used to stage Greek musicals and dancing and conduct council meetings. The Romans remodelled it during the 3rd century AD into an aquatic theatre and swimming pool in water entertainments such as mock sea battles were performed.
    Libya_Ptolemais_021.tif
  • Ptolemais. Cyrenaica. Libya. View of an ornate column capital abandoned on the vast archaeological site.
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  • Sabratha. Libya. View inside room three of the Roman Museum of a colossal bust of Jupiter or Zeus from the Temple of Jupiter.
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  • Sabratha. Libya. View of several mosaics and painted wall plaster found in Room 4 of the Roman Museum.
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  • Sabratha. Libya. The courtyard of the Roman museum.
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  • Sabratha. Libya. View of a section of the partially restored arched outer ring of the theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.
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  • Sabratha. Libya. View of ancient Vats in the North-western Quarter of the ancient site which were possibly used to produce fish products.
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  • Sabratha. Libya. View of an ancient street in the north-western quarter of Sabratha. Apart from being a residential area, the street also shows signs of ancient Roman imperial commercial activity.
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  • Sabratha. Libya. View over ancient residential quarters of the reconstructed triangular funerary monument known as Mausoleum B or Bes which was originally built in the first half of the second century BC. The monument is a relic of Punic Sabratha and rise over 24 metres high and is richly decorated with Egyptian and Greek figures and scenes.
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  • Nalut. Libya. View of the landscape from Nalut castle which is located 650 metres above sea level in the Berber heartland in the Western Mountains, or Jebel Nafusa.
    Libya_Nalut_011.tif
  • Nalut. Libya. View of Nalut Castle which dates to around 1240 and is located 650 metres above sea level in the Berber heartland in the Western Mountains, or Jebel Nafusa.
    Libya_Nalut_002.tif
  • Nalut. Libya. View of an old mosque at Nalut Castle which is located 650 metres above sea level in the Berber heartland in the Western Mountains, or Jebel Nafusa.
    Libya_Nalut_003.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. A museum room 13 marble panel of two people, a man and woman, looking at each other. The site of Leptis Magna is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most spectacular and unspoiled Roman ruins in the Mediterranean.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The marble statue of Serapis in the form of Aesculapius inside Room 7 at the museum which is devoted to the rich haul of sculpture from the Temple of Serapis.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of a Roman inscription on a stone block in the middle of the Amphitheatre which lays 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of the rear of the well preserved Theatre which was built around AD 1-2 and is one of oldest Roman theatres found anywhere in the Roman world.
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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.
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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_132.tif
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