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  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Ruins of a fountain found along Via Trionfale (the Cardo). 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_105.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Marble inscription tablet on the wall from Room 5 at the museum. The inscription states in Latin that Liber Pater is the protective deity of Leptis Magna. 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_175.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
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Marble carving of a lion with prey 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.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_202.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. View of Room 7 at the museum which is devoted to the rich haul of sculpture from the Temple of Serapis. 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_178.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. A small marble statue of sleeping, winged Eros in room 17 of 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.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_195.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of a fine marble statue of a young woman with a melon hairstyle inside Room 7 at the museum which is devoted to the rich haul of sculpture from the Temple of Serapis. 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_179.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Marble bust from Room 6 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.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_173.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
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Marble bust of Neptune from Room 6 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.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_177.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.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_199.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. 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.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_201.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.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_193.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Marble bust from Room 6 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.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_172.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.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_123.tif
  • 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. 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. Marble busts of notable citizens are found in room 13 of 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.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_192.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Fine marble sculpture of Mercury (Greek Hermes) in room 10 of 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.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_187.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Marble bust of Neptune from Room 6 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.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_176.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 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.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_122.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.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_198.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. Some of the exhibits of Room 16 which showcases examples of objects use everyday in Roman life.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_194.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The low lying foundations of Roman Circus or Hippodrome that lays between the Libyan and Mediterranean Seas and the Amphitheatre. Dating from AD 162, the Circus was arena for chariot races and could accommodate up to 25,000 people.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_157.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. Marble statue from Room 5 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.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_174.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
  • 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_138.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. nd unspoiled Roman ruins in the Mediterranean.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_102.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. 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 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
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of the Libyan and Mediterranean seas from the top of the Theatre. The theatre was built around AD 1-2 and is one of oldest Roman theatres found anywhere in the Roman world.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_144.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_139.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_137.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Stone monument with carving of ships on it facade, perhaps in celebration of the sea faring merchants of Leptis. The Roman market was built around 8-9 BC with alterations and enhancements made during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_118.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.  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. 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.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_181.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Libyan women, men and children swimming at the site of the entrance to the ancient harbour which is now silted up.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_165.tif
  • 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.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_156.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_114.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. nd unspoiled Roman ruins in the Mediterranean.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_103.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.  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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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_093.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.  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 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. Room 22 of the museum is dedicated to the Libyan resistance to Italian and includes this fine large woodcarving of the battle of Al-Mergeb.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_200.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. A marble relief from the Arch of Septimius Severus, depicting Diana, Ceres, Selvanu and Apollo and that now sits in the Archaeological Museum on-site.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_171.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of the Libyan and Mediterranean seas from the top of the Theatre. The theatre was built around AD 1-2 and is one of oldest Roman theatres found anywhere in the Roman world.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_145.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. One of the three entrances from the stage to the scenery. The theatre was built around AD 1-2 and is one of oldest Roman theatres found anywhere in the Roman world.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_125.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.  This reconstructed hall was the fabric market.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_116.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.  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. Some of the examples of the urns of Room 17 which showcases examples of funerary objects used during the Roman period.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_196.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of the museum room 9 which is dedicated to the Great Nymphaeum and port. The large headless statue in the centre is a possible statue of Isis.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_186.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Abandoned stone blocks and elements of Roman Circus or Hippodrome that lays between the Libyan and Mediterranean Seas and the Amphitheatre. Dating from AD 162, the Circus was arena for chariot races and could accommodate up to 25,000 people.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_160.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Corinthian type column capital discarded on the side passage to the Roman Circus or Hippodrome on the western side of the Amphitheatre.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_162.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Abandoned stone blocks and elements of Roman Circus or Hippodrome that lays between the Libyan and Mediterranean Seas and the Amphitheatre. Dating from AD 162, the Circus was arena for chariot races and could accommodate up to 25,000 people.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_159.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_153.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_143.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_131.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. A dedicatory inscription at the theatre. The Theatre was built around AD 1-2 and is one of oldest Roman theatres found anywhere in the Roman world.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_128.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_113.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View along Via Trionfale (the Cardo) to the Byzantine Gate. The Gate was one of the entrances to the revitalized city of the 6th century AD.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_104.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.  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. 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. 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 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 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. 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.  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. 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 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. 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. 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. Fine marble sculpture of Aphrodite (Venus) rising from the sea in room 10 of the museum.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_188.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. 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.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_190.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The fine marble statue of a woman from the 3rd century AD inside Room 7 at the museum which is devoted to the rich haul of sculpture from the Temple of Serapis.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_183.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Abandoned stone blocks and elements of Roman Circus or Hippodrome that lays between the Libyan and Mediterranean Seas and the Amphitheatre. Dating from AD 162, the Circus was arena for chariot races and could accommodate up to 25,000 people.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_161.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. The low lying foundations of Roman Circus or Hippodrome that lays between the Libyan and Mediterranean Seas and the Amphitheatre. Dating from AD 162, the Circus was arena for chariot races and could accommodate up to 25,000 people.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_158.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). In its two Octagonal halls, farmers and merchants sold the, fruit and vegetables, fabrics and imported goods.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_112.tif
  • Leptis Magna. Libya. An arched entrance to the Roman market which was built around 8-9 BC with alterations and enhancements made during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD). In its two Octagonal halls, farmers and merchants sold the, fruit and vegetables, fabrics and imported goods.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_110.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_092.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), 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.  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.  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
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