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  • Sabratha. Libya. Looking out into the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean and of the ancient harbour breakwater of Sabratha. Directly over the horizon although not visible is Sicily.
    Libya_Sabratha_041.tif
  • 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_008.tif
  • 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_043.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View a marble relief showing four military figures flanking the personification of Sabratha – not shown -.  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.
    Libya_Sabratha_078.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of four sculptures inside room three of the Roman Museum. Statues from left to right are, Isis dating from the 3rd century AD from the Temple of Isis, Carthaginian goddess Tanit as Caelestis from the Temple of Jupiter, Mercury with his head and leg missing and Torso of youth dating from the 2nd century from the South forum Temple.
    Libya_Sabratha_130.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the magnificent mosaics from the Basilica of Justinian that were moved from the ruined basilica to the specially built section of the Roman museum. The central mosaic once occupied the basilica’s central nave and the mosaics on the wall were originally on the floors of the Basilica’s aisles. The mosaics date from after AD533 and craftsmen’s who created them are believed to been from the eastern Mediterranean.
    Libya_Sabratha_109.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the middle section of the stage building and the central semicircular recess at the front of the stage with marble reliefs showing personifications of Rome and Sabratha flanked by soldiers and a sacrificial Bull.
    Libya_Sabratha_074.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the ornate marble candelabrum showing Orpheus charming the animals inside room 3 of the Roman museum. This sculpture dates from the 3rd century AD and is from the Theatre baths.
    Libya_Sabratha_129.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the bust of the goddess Condordia from the Temple of Jupiter or Capitolium. This sculpture is located in room 3 of the Roman Museum.
    Libya_Sabratha_127.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of Room 4 of the Roman Museum. On view is a display of heads and above the door is a mosaic of a lion from Regio V.
    Libya_Sabratha_126.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Close up view of the some of the elaborate details of the magnificent mosaic that once occupied the central nave Basilica of Justinian.  The mosaic shows an acanthus calyx from which vine branches spread out with a wealth of birds pecking at the grapes of salvation. The mosaic was moved from the ruined basilica to the specially built section of the Roman museum. The mosaics date from after AD533 and craftsmen’s who created them are believed to been from the eastern Mediterranean.
    Libya_Sabratha_122.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View through the west side archway that leads onto the stage of the brilliantly restored theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.
    Libya_Sabratha_083.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View a marble relief showing three military figures flanking the personification of Rome wearing the clothes and helmet of an Amazon warrior. 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_077.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of a headless but beautifully sculptured and draped marble statue of a female figure overlooking the sea beside the Seaward baths.
    Libya_Sabratha_057.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the restored arch at the west end entrance of the Curia or Council chamber with the great theatre in the background. 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_036.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the sculptures of room 3 of the Roman Museum  which includes a majestic colossal bust of Jupiter from the Temple of Jupiter.
    Libya_Sabratha_137.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view of the stage building, orchestra section and semicircular cavea or auditorium of the brilliantly restored theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.  One of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world, the theatre’s imposing facade behind the stage towers three storeys high and consists of 108 fluted Corinthian columns.
    Libya_Sabratha_087.tif
  • 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_075.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the magnificent Roman theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.  One of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world, the theatre’s imposing stage towers three storeys high and consists of 108 fluted Corinthian columns.
    Libya_Sabratha_070.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View at the site of the Temple of Hercules of the battered fragment of a marble statue of Hercules wearing the Nemean lion's skin headdress and pelt. In the background is the magnificent theatre.
    Libya_Sabratha_067.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of a headless but beautifully sculptured and draped marble statue of a female figure overlooking the sea beside the Seaward baths.
    Libya_Sabratha_055.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the podium of the Antonine Temple which dates from around 90-95 AD and is believed to have been dedicated to the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius.
    Libya_Sabratha_027.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Overview of the ancient site with the five colossal re-erected sandstone columns of the second century AD Temple of Liber standing out. In the foreground are the smaller columns and elevated podium of the Antonine Temple. The columns seen are made of sandstone however the originals were made of marble.
    Libya_Sabratha_018.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of four mosaics in Room 1 of the Roman Museum. The two upper panels on the left are from the Theatre Baths. The small mosaic is inscribed Bene Laba – Wash Well- and the other larger one beside it with sandals is inscribed Salvom Lavisse – Washing is good for you.
    Libya_Sabratha_139.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Upright column in front of the courtyard of the Roman museum.
    Libya_Sabratha_108.tif
  • 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_076.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of a headless but beautifully sculptured and draped marble statue of a female figure overlooking the sea beside the Seaward baths.
    Libya_Sabratha_054.tif
  • 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_042.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. The courtyard of the Roman museum.
    Libya_Sabratha_123.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view of the stage building through an arched auditorium lower entranceof the theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.  One of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world, the theatre’s imposing facade behind the stage towers three storeys high and consists of 108 fluted Corinthian columns.
    Libya_Sabratha_094.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View at the site of the Temple of Hercules of the battered fragment of a marble statue of Hercules wearing the Nemean lion's skin headdress and pelt. In the background is the magnificent theatre.
    Libya_Sabratha_068.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the restored arch at the west end entrance to Curia or Council chamber on the northern side of the forum. 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. A feature of it is the remains of the   columns of cipollino and grey granite that once adorned the rectangular portico.
    Libya_Sabratha_029.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View through marble columns of the precinct of the Antonine Temple which stood on a high podium in the background.  Dating from around 90-95 AD the temple is believed to have been dedicated to the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius.
    Libya_Sabratha_026.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of a headless draped statue which sits above one of the 12 fountains donated in the second century AD by Flavius Tullus, a well known citizen of the time.
    Libya_Sabratha_022.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of Mosaic from the House of the Tragic Actor which encloses four panel scenes – one a xenion or gift for strangers, showing a piece of meat, vegetables a pigs trotter and fruit. The other three panels show Tritons and Nereids consorting with one another. This mosaic is in Room 2 of the Roman museum.
    Libya_Sabratha_138.tif
  • 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_120.tif
  • 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_121.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the magnificent mosaics from the Basilica of Justinian that were moved from the ruined basilica to the specially built section of the Roman museum. The central mosaic once occupied the basilica’s central nave and the mosaics on the wall were originally on the floors of the Basilica’s aisles. The mosaics date from after AD533 and craftsmen’s who created them are believed to been from the eastern Mediterranean.
    Libya_Sabratha_114.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the magnificent mosaics from the Basilica of Justinian that were moved from the ruined basilica to the specially built section of the Roman museum. The central mosaic once occupied the basilica’s central nave and the mosaics on the wall were originally on the floors of the Basilica’s aisles. The mosaics date from after AD533 and craftsmen’s who created them are believed to been from the eastern Mediterranean.
    Libya_Sabratha_115.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the magnificent mosaics from the Basilica of Justinian that were moved from the ruined basilica to the specially built section of the Roman museum. The central mosaic once occupied the basilica’s central nave and the mosaics on the wall were originally on the floors of the Basilica’s aisles. The mosaics date from after AD533 and craftsmen’s who created them are believed to been from the eastern Mediterranean.
    Libya_Sabratha_110.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Rear view of theatre with the partially restored arched outer ring and stage building in the background. 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_101.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Rear view of the theatre with the partially restored arched outer ring and stage building in the background. 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_105.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Rear view of the theatre with the partially restored arched outer ring and stage building in the background. 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_104.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view of a section of the arched outer ring - with stage building in the rear- of the theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.
    Libya_Sabratha_098.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view of the stage building through an arched auditorium lower entranceof the theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.  One of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world, the theatre’s imposing facade behind the stage towers three storeys high and consists of 108 fluted Corinthian columns.
    Libya_Sabratha_095.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View at the site of the Temple of Hercules of the battered fragment of a marble statue of Hercules wearing the Nemean lion's skin and headdress.
    Libya_Sabratha_066.tif
  • 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_063.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of a headless but beautifully sculptured and draped marble statue of a female figure overlooking the sea beside the Seaward baths.
    Libya_Sabratha_056.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of some of the late first century seats of the Seaward baths hexagonal latrine, which is paved and lined with fine marble and adorned with cipollino columns.
    Libya_Sabratha_049.tif
  • 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_046.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Views of the Byzantine ruins of the Basilica of Justinian. Dating from the 6th century AD, the Basilica is famous for its magnificent mosaics which are now housed in the central wing of the Roman Museum.
    Libya_Sabratha_039.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the Curia or Council chamber which was the 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. A feature of it is the remains of the columns of cipollino and grey granite that once adorned the rectangular portico.
    Libya_Sabratha_037.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Looking out towards the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean with some of the colossal re-erected sandstone columns of the second century AD Temple of Liber standing out.
    Libya_Sabratha_011.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View in room 1 in the Roman Museum of a carpet like complete Mosaic from the removed from a house of Regio IV near the theatre.  The tondo contains portrait heads of a panther and lion and a scene of Dionysus / Liber Pater together with Ariadne in a chariot drawn by two panthers.
    Libya_Sabratha_140.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View inside room three of the Roman Museum of a colossal bust of Jupiter or Zeus from the Temple of Jupiter.
    Libya_Sabratha_132.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Rear view of the theatre with the partially restored arched outer ring and stage building in the background. 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_103.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view from between one of the passageway lower walls of the auditorium passageway of the stage building of the brilliantly restored theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.
    Libya_Sabratha_092.tif
  • 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_048.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Overview of the ruins of ancient site, the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean and of the ancient harbour.
    Libya_Sabratha_013.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the magnificent Roman theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.  One of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world, the theatre’s imposing stage towers three storeys high and consists of 108 fluted Corinthian columns.
    Libya_Sabratha_007.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View inside room three of the Roman Museum of a colossal bust of Jupiter or Zeus from the Temple of Jupiter.
    Libya_Sabratha_131.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the bust of the goddess Condordia from the Temple of Jupiter or Capitolium. This sculpture is located in room 3 of the Roman Museum.
    Libya_Sabratha_128.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the two columns that once supported the altar-canopy of the Basilica of Justinian that were moved from the ruined basilica to the specially built section of the Roman museum. The mosaics date from after AD533 and craftsmen’s who created them are believed to been from the eastern Mediterranean.
    Libya_Sabratha_111.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view of the stage building from one of the auditorium passageways of the theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.  One of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world, the theatre’s imposing facade behind the stage towers three storeys high and consists of 108 fluted Corinthian columns.
    Libya_Sabratha_091.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View a marble relief showing priests leading a bull to be sacrificed at altar laden with fruit. This scene is from the central semicircular recess at the front of the theatre stage.
    Libya_Sabratha_079.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of a headless but beautifully sculptured and draped marble statue of a female figure overlooking the sea beside the Seaward baths.
    Libya_Sabratha_052.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Looking out into the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean and of the ancient harbour breakwater of Sabratha. Directly over the horizon although not visible is Sicily.
    Libya_Sabratha_040.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Looking out towards the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean with some of the colossal re-erected sandstone columns of the second century AD Temple of Liber standing out.
    Libya_Sabratha_012.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Seaview through a restored arch in the residential quarters of ancient Sabratha.
    Libya_Sabratha_051.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the magnificent Roman theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.  One of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world, the theatre’s imposing stage towers three storeys high and consists of 108 fluted Corinthian columns.
    Libya_Sabratha_001.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View in room 1 in the Roman Museum of a carpet like complete Mosaic from the removed from a house of Regio IV near the theatre.  The tondo contains portrait heads of a panther and lion and a scene of Dionysus / Liber Pater together with Ariadne in a chariot drawn by two panthers.
    Libya_Sabratha_124.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view of the stage building, orchestra section and semicircular cavea or auditorium of the brilliantly restored theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.
    Libya_Sabratha_090.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of a inscribed statue base and restored arch at the west end entrance to Curia or Council chamber on the northern side of the forum. 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. A feature of it is the remains of the   columns of cipollino and grey granite that once adorned the rectangular portico.
    Libya_Sabratha_030.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of columns and of a headless draped statue which sits above one of the 12 fountains donated in the second century AD by Flavius Tullus, a well known citizen of the time.
    Libya_Sabratha_024.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of a headless draped statue which sits above one of the 12 fountains donated in the second century AD by Flavius Tullus, a well known citizen of the time. The five colossal re-erected sandstone columns of the second century AD Temple of Liber stand out on the background.
    Libya_Sabratha_021.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the magnificent mosaics from the Basilica of Justinian that were moved from the ruined basilica to the specially built section of the Roman museum. The central mosaic once occupied the basilica’s central nave and the mosaics on the wall were originally on the floors of the Basilica’s aisles. The mosaics date from after AD533 and craftsmen’s who created them are believed to been from the eastern Mediterranean.
    Libya_Sabratha_113.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Close up view of the some of the elaborate details of a christian marble element that once occupied the Basilica of Justinian.
    Libya_Sabratha_112.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view of a section of the outer ring - with stage building in the rear- of the theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.  One of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world, the theatre’s imposing facade behind the stage towers three storeys high and consists of 108 fluted Corinthian columns.
    Libya_Sabratha_099.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view of the stage building, orchestra section and semicircular cavea or auditorium of the brilliantly restored theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.
    Libya_Sabratha_089.tif
  • 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_081.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of a inscribed statue base and restored arch at the west end entrance to Curia or Council chamber on the northern side of the forum. 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. A feature of it is the remains of the   columns of cipollino and grey granite that once adorned the rectangular portico.
    Libya_Sabratha_031.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Overview of the ruins of ancient site with the five colossal re-erected sandstone columns of the second century AD Temple of Liber standing out against the background of the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean.
    Libya_Sabratha_020.tif
  • 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_118.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Partial view of a section of the arched outer ring - with stage building in the rear- of the theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.  One of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world, the theatre’s imposing facade behind the stage towers three storeys high and consists of 108 fluted Corinthian columns.
    Libya_Sabratha_096.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View at the Theatre of the head of one of the two Dolphins that decorate the side ends of the parapet that separated the proedria from the rest of the auditorium. 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_086.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the beautiful mosaics of the Seaward Baths which overlooks the sea and dates from the late first century AD.
    Libya_Sabratha_060.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of ancient Vats in the North-western Quarter of the ancient site which were possibly used to produce fish products.
    Libya_Sabratha_045.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Overview of the ruins of ancient site with one of the most outstanding theatres of the ancient world in the background.
    Libya_Sabratha_038.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the restored arch at the west end entrance of the Curia or Council chamber with the great theatre in the background. 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_035.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of several mosaics and painted wall plaster found in Room 4 of the Roman Museum.
    Libya_Sabratha_125.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. Close up view of the some of the elaborate details of the magnificent mosaic that once occupied the central nave Basilica of Justinian.  The mosaic shows an acanthus calyx from which vine branches spread out with a wealth of birds pecking at the grapes of salvation. The mosaic was moved from the ruined basilica to the specially built section of the Roman museum. The mosaics date from after AD533 and craftsmen’s who created them are believed to been from the eastern Mediterranean.
    Libya_Sabratha_116.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. The courtyard of the Roman museum.
    Libya_Sabratha_107.tif
  • 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_102.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View a marble relief showing Hermes or Mercury introducing Paris on the right to the contestants of the Judgement of Paris. This scene is from the right side semicircular recess at the front of the theatre stage.
    Libya_Sabratha_080.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of the magnificent Roman theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.  One of the most graceful and impressive of the Roman world, the theatre’s imposing stage towers three storeys high and consists of 108 fluted Corinthian columns.
    Libya_Sabratha_069.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View of a headless but beautifully sculptured and draped marble statue of a female figure overlooking the sea beside the Seaward baths.
    Libya_Sabratha_053.tif
  • 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_033.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View through marble columns of the precinct of the Antonine Temple which stood on a high podium in the background.  Dating from around 90-95 AD the temple is believed to have been dedicated to the Roman emperor Antoninus Pius.
    Libya_Sabratha_025.tif
  • Sabratha. Libya. View through the west side archway that leads onto the stage of the brilliantly restored theatre which originally dates from 175-200 AD and in its heyday could seat over 5000 spectators.
    Libya_Sabratha_085.tif
  • 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.
    Libya_Sabratha_082.tif
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