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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_139.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.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View inside tomb one at Zanzur museum showing a scene where the deceased seems to be saying goodbye to his family and being led away to the afterlife. Below it is a scene of a animal pursuing a Antelope. Dating from the second half of the first century AD and located on the lower floor of the museum, the tomb overall is richly decorated with skilfully painted scenes representing death, life and resurrection, mythological figures and interpretations and various animals.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. The entrance to the Ahmed Pash Karamanli Mosque which is the largest Mosque in the Medina. Dating from the 1730’s, the Mosque is richly decorated and amid it forest of marble columns has beautifully crafted floral, geometrical patterns and Moorish designs on its doors, walls and ceilings.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the imposing facade of the former Catholic cathedral and now Grand Mosque or Mosque of Masjed Jamal Abdel Nasser. Located on Algeria Square or Maidan al-Jazayir, the neo –Romanesque structure was built in 1928 during the Italian occupation and was converted into a Mosque in 1970 after the coup and revolution. In the foreground are two traffic police directing the traffic around the busy square.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of one of the arched labyrinthine of quiet lanes that are found inside the Medina. Originating from Roman times, the true heart of Tripoli is the ancient walled Medina or Old city which is a fascinating, exotic and bustling mix of narrow alleys, ornate doorways, elaborate mosques, various souks or markets and intoxicating rich sugar and spice aromas.
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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 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.  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
  • Tripoli. Libya.  View of the central courtyard of the Old French Consulate located in the Medina. Dating from 1630, the restored double storeyed building has a central courtyard surrounded by arches, colonnaded galleries, stained glass or coloured windows, colourful intricate ceramic tiles and skilfully crafted woodwork. It was the home of the French ambassador for more than 300 years and now is used to exhibit works of art.
    LIbya_Tripoli_088.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.
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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. This relief shows Septimius seated, as Jupiter with his wife Julia Domna beside him as Juno.
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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.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_150.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_140.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. 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. An inscription at the Nymphaeum or temple of Nymphs of an expensive silver statue dedicated to Septimia Polla, a sister of the father of the emperor Septimius Severus.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the Red castle whose foundations date back to the 7th century AD and has until the 20th century represented the seat of power in the region. Over time it has been occupied by various invaders, including the Spanish, the knights of St John, Ottomans and Arabs and it defences have been built up and added to over the past 1000 years. Today it houses the magnificent National Museum or Jamahiriya Museum.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the Red castle whose foundations date back to the 7th century AD and has until the 20th century represented the seat of power in the region. Over time it has been occupied by various invaders, including the Spanish, the knights of St John, Ottomans and Arabs and it defences have been built up and added to over the past 1000 years. Today it houses the magnificent National Museum or Jamahiriya Museum.
    LIbya_Tripoli_139.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of colourful and skilfully crafted traditional rug, bag and cushion cover for sale as souvenirs in one of the souqs or markets inside the Medina.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of one of the various ornate building doorways that are found throughout the Medina.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the four-way triumphal Arch of Marcus Aurelius which is Tripoli’s only substantial reminder of the former ancient Roman classical city of Oea. Built around AD164 and dedicated to the co-emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus the impressive marble Arch stands at the entrance to the ancient city beside the harbour and is at the junction of the cardo maximus and decumanus which were the two most important roads of the ancient Roman city. Appearing sunken and shadowed by a palm tree, the Arch actually stands at the original level of the ancient city.
    LIbya_Tripoli_081.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the palms trees surrounding the ornate water fountain of sea horses located in Green Square or Martyrs Square. The fountain was built by the Italians during their occupation of Libya from 1911 to 1943.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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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. A latin inscription on a marble block at the theatre. 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. Abandoned element of the formerly grand Street of Colonnades. The street was originally lined with 11 metre high porticoes of 350 Cipollino columns and is one of the best examples of monumental streets to be found in Roman cities.
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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. 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).
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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 well preserved Theatre was built around AD 1-2 and is one of oldest Roman theatres found anywhere in the Roman world.
    Libya_Leptis_Magna_001.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View inside tomb one at Zanzur museum showing a scene of the deceased being rowed in a boat possibly towards the afterlife. Dating from the second half of the first century AD and located on the lower floor of the museum, the tomb overall is richly decorated with skilfully painted scenes representing death, life and resurrection, mythological figures and interpretations and various animals.
    LIbya_Tripoli_145.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of two Libyan men sitting on steps inside the Medina. One of the men is wearing traditional Islamic clothing consisting of a vest upon a loose white cotton shirt upon white trousers and with a white flat, brimless cap.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of two Libyan men sitting on steps inside the Medina. One of the men is wearing traditional Islamic clothing consisting of a vest upon a loose white cotton shirt upon white trousers and with a white flat, brimless cap.
    LIbya_Tripoli_102.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of large consul room in the Old British Consulate. Located in the Medina, the building was constructed in 1744 for the Karamanli dynasty and was used by the British as a consulate for approximately 100 years from the mid eighteenth cent until 1940.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the underside of the four-way Arch of Marcus Aurelius which is Tripoli’s only substantial reminder of the former ancient Roman classical city of Oea. Built around AD164 and dedicated to the co-emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus the impressive marble Arch stands at the entrance to the ancient city beside the harbour and is at the junction of the cardo maximus and decumanus which were the two most important roads of the ancient Roman city. Appearing sunken in a garden, the Arch actually stands at the original level of the ancient city.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of some of the traditional colourful pillow cases and wall decorations inside the Yusuf Karamanli House which has now been converted into museum and has whose displays include traditional and period dress, furniture, and musical instruments and military artefacts going back to its Roman era. Located deep in the Medina, the house was built in the second half of the 18th century during the Ottoman period and was the Private residence of the Karamanli family who ruled Tripoli for over 100 years during the 18th and early 19th century.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the Roman era column or pillar built into a street corner in the Medina.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of a Medina narrow alleyway which is known as the Souq al-Ghazdara or Copper market. The Souq is the place to see metal artisans practising ancient traditions by beating, shaping and producing items such as plates, urns, trinkets and large decorative spikes with crescents that will adorn minarets.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya. Side passage and access tunnel to the Roman Circus or Hippodrome on the western side of the Amphitheatre.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View along the Cardo Maximus to the Arch of Tiberius which was erected in 36 AD. Further along the street is the Arch of Trajan which was erected in 109 AD.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View along the Cardo Maximus to the Arch of Tiberius which was erected in 36 AD. Further along the street is the Arch of Trajan which was erected in 109 AD.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  Close-up view of the extravagant sculpted pillars with scenes honouring the gods Dionysus and Hercules that are found at the two apses of the Basilica.
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  Side entrance to the Basilica of Severus from the courtyard of the Forum of Severus or New Forum. Both buildings were built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
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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. Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya.  Ancient Greek inscription of the Greek craftsmans name below the marble base of one of the columns that surrounded the courtyard of the Forum of Severus or New Forum.  Built during the reign of Septimius Severus (193-211 AD).
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  • Leptis Magna. Libya. View of one of the small pools of the Frigidarium or Cold bath which is the most important of the Roman baths. Its great hall had enormous Corinthian columns of cipollino marble and it walls and floors were tiled and paved with different coloured marble and its roof was decorated with brilliant blue and turquoise glass mosaics. There are small pools at either end of the central hall.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View from the museum entrance of the centre of the museum which has a number of glass showcases around the walls which consist of a number of funerary items, storage jars and terracotta lamps, all found on the ancient site. Accidently discovered in 1958 the small museum has been constructed in the middle of an ancient cemetery dating from the first and the fourth centuries AD and incorporates several family and private tombs including early Punic within it. It is located in the outer suburb of Zanzur located 13 kilometres west of central Tripoli on the way to Sabratha.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of a third century AD broken cinerary urn from showcase on the museum main floor. Accidently discovered in 1958 the small museum has been constructed in the middle of an ancient cemetery dating from the first and the fourth centuries AD and incorporates several family and private tombs including early Punic within it. It is located in the outer suburb of Zanzur located 13 kilometres west of central Tripoli on the way to Sabratha.
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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.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the Red Castle original stone arched gateway which is no longer used. The Castles foundations date back to the 7th century AD and have until the 20th century represented the seat of power in the region. Over time it has been occupied by various invaders, including the Spanish, the knights of St John, Ottomans and Arabs and it defences have been built up and added to over the past 1000 years. Today it houses the magnificent National Museum or Jamahiriya Museum which has one of the finest displays of Phoenician, Punic and Classical artefacts in the Mediterranean.
    LIbya_Tripoli_133.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the palace of the crown prince palace which is located off the eastern end of Sharia Jamahuriya. Situated on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea on the north-west coast of Libya, Tripoli was founded around 7th century BC by the Phoenicians and is the capital and largest city of Libya.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of a former Catholic Church which is now used for martial arts training. It is located on Sharia Omar al-Mukhta.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View through the arched stone entrance to the Medina which is known as Bab Al-Hurriyah or Freedom Gate. Past the entrance is the souq al-Mushir with the minar
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the palms trees surrounding the ornate water fountain of sea horses located in Green Square or Martyrs Square. The fountain was built by the Italians during their occupation of Libya from 1911 to 1943.
    LIbya_Tripoli_122.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the imposing facade of the former Catholic cathedral and now Grand Mosque or Mosque of Masjed Jamal Abdel Nasser. Located on Algeria Square or Maidan al-Jazayir, the neo –Romanesque structure was built in 1928 during the Italian occupation and was converted into a Mosque in 1970 after the coup and revolution.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View along a tree lined street towards the imposing facade of the former Catholic cathedral and now Grand Mosque or Mosque of Masjed Jamal Abdel Nasser. Located on Algeria Square or Maidan al-Jazayir, the neo –Romanesque structure was built in 1928 during the Italian occupation and was converted into a Mosque in 1970 after the coup or revolution.
    LIbya_Tripoli_116.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the imposing facade of the former Catholic cathedral and now Grand Mosque or Mosque of Masjed Jamal Abdel Nasser. Located on Algeria Square or Maidan al-Jazayir, the neo –Romanesque structure was built in 1928 during the Italian occupation and was converted into a Mosque in 1970 after the coup and revolution.
    LIbya_Tripoli_112.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View from the entrance hall towards the arches, arcade and columns of main courtyard of the Yahzarkom Arts Centre which is excellent example of a restored former house that are found throughout the Medina.
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  • View of the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George in Tripoli, Libya. The church was built 1647 AD and is the oldest Orthodox in North Africa.  The church has been the target of numerous attacks since 2011 with shots fired and icons damaged and Greek and Cypriot flags burned.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of superb Iron Gate entrance which is on the east side of the Medina and leads onto Draghut Mosque.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the stairway in the marble paved courtyard of the Old British Consulate which has a large tree in its centre and is elegantly surrounded by Moorish archways and balconies. Located in the Medina, the building was constructed in 1744 for the Karamanli dynasty and was used by the British as a consulate for approximately 100 years from the mid eighteenth cent until 1940.
    LIbya_Tripoli_093.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the four-way triumphal Arch of Marcus Aurelius which is Tripoli’s only substantial reminder of the former ancient Roman classical city of Oea. Built around AD164 and dedicated to the co-emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus the impressive marble Arch stands at the entrance to the ancient city beside the harbour and is at the junction of the cardo maximus and decumanus which were the two most important roads of the ancient Roman city. Appearing sunken and shadowed by a palm tree, the Arch actually stands at the original level of the ancient city.
    LIbya_Tripoli_082.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the four-way triumphal Arch of Marcus Aurelius which is Tripoli’s only substantial reminder of the former ancient Roman classical city of Oea. Built around AD164 and dedicated to the co-emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus the impressive marble Arch stands at the entrance to the ancient city beside the harbour and is at the junction of the cardo maximus and decumanus which were the two most important roads of the ancient Roman city. Appearing sunken and shadowed by a palm tree, the Arch actually stands at the original level of the ancient city.
    LIbya_Tripoli_079.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the four-way triumphal Arch of Marcus Aurelius which is Tripoli’s only substantial reminder of the former ancient Roman classical city of Oea. Built around AD164 and dedicated to the co-emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus the impressive marble Arch stands at the entrance to the ancient city beside the harbour and is at the junction of the cardo maximus and decumanus which were the two most important roads of the ancient Roman city. Appearing sunken and shadowed by a palm tree, the Arch actually stands at the original level of the ancient city.
    LIbya_Tripoli_078.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya.  View of arched coloured windows from the Old French Consulate building located in the Medina. Dating from 1630, the restored double storeyed building has a central courtyard surrounded by arches, colonnaded galleries, stained glass or coloured windows, colourful intricate ceramic tiles and skilfully crafted woodwork. It was the home of the French ambassador for more than 300 years and now is used to exhibit works of art.
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  • Tripoli. Libya.  View through arched coloured windows to the library of the Old French Consulate building located in the Medina.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the colourful stained glass ceiling of the restored Banco di Roma inside the Medina. The Bank was built in 1907 and was used by the Italians during their occupation to establish financial links throughout the region. The building was restored to its former glory in 2004.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the Roman column crossroad, so named as fourRoman era columns and capitals have been used as corner pieces.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of one of the arched labyrinthine of lanes that are found inside the Medina.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of an alleyway inside the Medina, with items for sale as souvenirs including hanging colourful lanterns. Originating from Roman times, the true heart of Tripoli is the ancient walled Medina or Old city which is a fascinating, exotic and bustling mix of narrow alleys, ornate doorways, elaborate mosques, various souks or markets and intoxicating rich sugar and spice aromas.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of an alleyway inside the Medina, with items for sale as souvenirs including hanging colourful lanterns and thick floor mats with camel and the word Libya printed across them. Originating from Roman times, the true heart of Tripoli is the ancient walled Medina or Old city which is a fascinating, exotic and bustling mix of narrow alleys, ornate doorways, elaborate mosques, various souks or markets and intoxicating rich sugar and spice aromas.
    LIbya_Tripoli_033.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of a Medina narrow alleyway which is known as the Souq al-Ghazdara or Copper market. The Souq is the place to see metal artisans practising ancient traditions by beating, shaping and producing items such as plates, urns, trinkets and large decorative spikes with crescents that will adorn minarets
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of a table of various ornate metal works in the Souq al-Ghazdara or Copper market inside the Medina. The Souq is the place to see metal artisans skilfully practising ancient traditions by beating, shaping and producing items such as plates, urns, teapots, trinkets and large decorative spikes with crescents that will adorn minarets.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View inside the Medina of a metalworker beating and shaping metal in the Souq al-Ghazdara or Copper market which is a great place to see metal artisans practising ancient traditions and producing items such as plates, urns, trinkets and large decorative spikes with crescents that will adorn minarets.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View inside a souq within the Medina of a round skilfully crafted silver and gold plated souvenir plate of iconic Libyan symbols including the camel and palm trees.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. Partial view of the ornate courtyard arches and columns of Ahmed Pash Karamanli Mosque which is the largest Mosque in the Medina. Dating from the 1730’s, the Mosque is richly decorated and amid it forest of marble columns has beautifully crafted floral, geometrical patterns and Moorish designs on its doors, walls and ceilings.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View of an octagonal minaret of the Ahmed Pash Karamanli Mosque which is the largest Mosque in the Medina. Dating from the 1730’s, the Mosque is richly decorated and amid it forest of marble columns has beautifully crafted floral, geometrical patterns and Moorish designs on its doors, walls and ceilings.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. Dusk view of people and palms trees surrounding the ornate water fountain of sea horses located in the southern end of Green Square or Martyrs Square. The fountain was built by the Italians during their occupation of Libya from 1911 to 1943.
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  • Tripoli. Libya. View a billboard with Libya’s iconic leading figure, Colonel Muammar Qaddafi. The billboard or banner is hanging on the side wall of the Red Castle facing Green Square and above the banner it is the balcony Mussolini used to review and urge to his Italian troops when he was in Tripoli. The balcony is also used by Colonel Gaddafi from time to time for his speeches.
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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 examples of the urns of Room 17 which showcases examples of funerary objects 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. 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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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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