Steven Sklifas - Writer Photographer

  • Home
  • Galleries
    • All Galleries
    • Search
    • Cart
    • Lightbox
    • Client Area
  • Blog
  • services
  • Writing
  • Contact
  • About
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
x

Search Results

Refine Search
Match all words
Match any word
Prints
Personal Use
Royalty-Free
Rights-Managed
(leave unchecked to
search all images)
Prev Next
1121 images found
twitterlinkedinfacebook

Loading ()...

  • Qasr Al-Haj. Jebel Nafus. Libya. View inside the wonderfully preserved and completely enclosed circular fortified Berber granary in the village of Qasr Al Haj. Dating from the 12th century the spectacular granary was built as a communal storehouse to hoard and protect the critical crops of every local family. The 114 cave like storage pens are sealed with doors made of palm tree trunks and the granary is still being used today.
    Libya_Qasr al haj_007.tif
  • Sidi Bou Said. Tunisia. View of a blue door with studded ornamentation in the cliff top village of Sidi Bou Said.
    Tunisia_Sidi_Bou_Said_038.tif
  • Sidi Bou Said. Tunisia. View of whitewashed steps leading up to an arched blue door with studded ornamentation in the cliff top village of Sidi Bou Said.
    Tunisia_Sidi_Bou_Said_028.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of the Mosaic of Rome and its provinces. This is an allegory of Rome, presented as Athena Minerva. Around the central character, allegories of the following provinces were identified: Africa, Egypt, Asia, Spain, Sicily, and an unidentified province, due to the vague nature of its attributes.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Museum_057.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of room with a mosaic that depicts a Birth of Venus scene executed in the manner of Botticelli, accompanied by dolphins and fish. The room and mosaic is from the lavish Roman Villa named Maison d’Afrique that has been relocated and rebuilt in its entirety at the archaeological museum.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Museum_045.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. Partial view of the peristyle courtyard of the lavish Roman Villa named Maison d’Afrique that has been relocated and rebuilt in its entirety at the archaeological museum.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Museum_039.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of the peristyle courtyard of the lavish Roman Villa named Maison d’Afrique that has been relocated and rebuilt in its entirety at the archaeological museum.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Museum_035.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of the small field of excavations next to the lavish Roman Villa named Maison d’Afrique that has been relocated and rebuilt in its entirety at the archaeological museum complex.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Museum_030.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a Roman mosaic dating from the late 2nd century AD housed in the archaeological museum.  It depicts Rape of Ganymede the Trojan prince who was very handsome and was raped by the eagle of Zeus and transported to Olympus, Seasons, and pairs of masks and scenes of mythology: Satyrs and Nymphs and Zeus transformed into a swab to seduce Leda. Sollertiana domus. The archaeological museum houses a sumptuous collection of 2nd and 3rd century mosaics that originate from the town’s former Roman villas and from the amphitheatre.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Museum_029.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of long hall or room in the archaeological museum that has numerous very large Roman mosaics hanging on the walls and laying on the floor. The archaeological museum houses a sumptuous collection of 2nd and 3rd century mosaics that originate from the town’s former Roman villas and from the amphitheatre.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Museum_007.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of the sleepy agricultural town of El Jem famous for its magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_044.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of arched entry that leads to the first level of seating at the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_037.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of arched entry that leads to the first level of seating at the magnificent honey coloured ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_035.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the honey coloured façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_014.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of a section of the honey coloured façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_013.tif
  • El Jem. Tunisia. View of the intact south side honey coloured stone façade of the magnificent ancient Roman amphitheatre. Dating from 230-238 AD, the splendid Roman amphitheatre or Colosseum of El Jem is the third largest in the Roman world and is one of the most impressive Roman monuments in Africa. The Colosseum of El Jem is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Tunisia_El_Jem_Amphitheatre_001.tif
  • Dougga. Tunisia. View of standing columns of the palestra which was a large peristyle room at the Licinian Baths. Dating from 260 AD, the baths also known as Thermes de Caracalla, is a large fortress like complex with columns, mosaics and the large central room which is the frigidarium. Its construction was financed by a wealthy family of the period.
    Tunisia_Dougga_062.tif
  • Dougga. Tunisia. View of the Roman forum which dates from around 34 AD and was originally flanked columns.
    Tunisia_Dougga_043.tif
  • Dougga. Tunisia. View from the interior of the Capitolium through its imposing 8 metre high columns. Dating from 166 AD and dedicated to the gods Saturn, Juno and Minerva, the impressive Capitolium portico is fronted with six enormously tall fluted columns topped by a pediment which features a Relief sculpture of Emperor Antoninus Pius.
    Tunisia_Dougga_031.tif
  • Dougga. Tunisia. View from the interior of the Capitolium through its imposing 8 metre high columns. Dating from 166 AD and dedicated to the gods Saturn, Juno and Minerva, the impressive Capitolium portico is fronted with six enormously tall fluted columns topped by a pediment which features a Relief sculpture of Emperor Antoninus Pius.
    Tunisia_Dougga_030.tif
  • Dougga. Tunisia. View overlooking the remains of the east side of the archaeological site with the fertile valley below the ancient city. In the foreground are ruins a small theatre which is just below the complex of temples dedicated to the Roman gods Concord, Frugifer, and Liber Pater.
    Tunisia_Dougga_011.tif
  • Bulla Regia. Tunisia. View of the mosaic of Venus at the Roman villa known as the House of Amphitrite.  The highlight of the Roman city, the underground basement residence is intact with columns separating rooms adorned with magnificent exquisite mosaics throughout especially the one depicting Venus. Situated in north-western Tunisia and lying in an extremely fertile region the ancient Roman city of Bulla Regia is famed for its unique and distinctive underground villas built by the wealthy Romans in the second and third centuries AD to escape the baking Tunisian summer heat.
    Tunisia_Bulla_Regia_079.tif
  • Bulla Regia. Tunisia. View of the basement columned hallway at the Roman villa known as the House of Amphitrite.  The highlight of the Roman city, the underground basement residence is intact with columns separating rooms adorned with magnificent exquisite mosaics throughout especially the one depicting Venus.
    Tunisia_Bulla_Regia_069.tif
  • Bulla Regia. Tunisia.  View of open space remains of the Roman Forum at the ancient city. Situated in north-western Tunisia and lying in an extremely fertile region the ancient Roman city of Bulla Regia is famed for its unique and distinctive underground villas built by the wealthy Romans in the second and third centuries AD to escape the baking Tunisian summer heat.
    Tunisia_Bulla_Regia_041.tif
  • Bulla Regia. Tunisia.  View of the small and well preserved ancient Roman theatre built in the 4th century in the ancient city. Situated in north-western Tunisia and lying in an extremely fertile region the ancient Roman city of Bulla Regia is famed for its unique and distinctive underground villas built by the wealthy Romans in the second and third centuries AD to escape the baking Tunisian summer heat.
    Tunisia_Bulla_Regia_026.tif
  • Bulla Regia. Tunisia. View of the row of seats of the small and well preserved ancient Roman theatre built in the 4th century in the ancient city.
    Tunisia_Bulla_Regia_019.tif
  • Roman theatre. Bulla Regia. Tunisia.
    Tunisia_Bulla_Regia_015.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Tourists walking past the tombs of Ramses VI and the famous tomb of King Tutankhamun at the Valley of the Kings.
    Egypt_Valley_of_Kings_011.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Valley of Kings tombs of Ramses VI at the rear and the famous tomb of King Tutankhamun in front below.
    Egypt_Valley_of_Kings_005.tif
  • Egypt. Luxor. The Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina) ruins of the village where the Kings and Queens tomb builders and craftsmen lived.
    Egypt_Valley_of_Artisans_002.tif
  • Egypt. Luxor. The Valley of the Artisans (Deir el-Medina) ruins of the village where the Kings and Queens tomb builders and craftsmen lived.
    Egypt_Valley_of_Artisans_001.tif
  • Luxor Egypt. Seven statues adorn the north façade of the seventh Pylon facing Cachette court at the Temple of Amun at Karnak. The
    Egypt_Karnak_Temples_068.tif
  • Luxor Egypt. Red sandstone statue of Amun at the north doorway of the Chamber of the Annals at the Karnak Temple complex.
    Egypt_Karnak_Temples_058.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. The Obelisk of Tuthmosis at the Temple of Amun at Karnak
    Egypt_Karnak_Temples_053.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Close-up of a column relief at The Great Hypostyle Hall at the Temple of Amun of Karnak. The hall is a monumental forest of 134 columns, 23 metres in height, all engraved with hieroglyphs and bas-reliefs.
    Egypt_Karnak_Temples_048.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. View from the first courtyard towards the second pylon which is flanked by colossi of Ramesses II. The second Pylon open ups into the Great Hypostyle Hall. In view in the first courtyard is the Kiosk of Taharka last remaining papyrus column.
    Egypt_Karnak_Temples_038.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Seated ram-headed Sphinxes in the vast first courtyard of the Temple of Amun at Karnak
    Egypt_Karnak_Temples_026.tif
  • Luxor Egypt. Red sandstone statue of Amun at the north doorway of the Chamber of the Annals at the Karnak Temple complex.
    Egypt_Karnak_Temples_006.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Relief  found at the Temple of Luxor.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Luxor_041.tif
  • Luxor. Egypt. Africa. Relief  found at the Temple of Luxor.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Luxor_039.tif
  • Egypt. Temple of Luxor court of Ramses.  Colossal statues of Rameses II at the entrance of the Great Colonnade of Amenhotep III.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Luxor_002.tif
  • Thebes. Egypt. Colourful relief at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
    Egypt_Temple_of_Hatshepsut_047.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. The ruins of the courtyard of the Temple of Kom Ombo
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_006.tif
  • Kom Ombo. Egypt. Africa. View of the Outer Hypostyle Hall viewed from the forecourt of the Temple of Kom Ombo.
    Egypt_Kom_Ombo_003.tif
  • Edfu. Egypt. Africa. The massive walls surrounding the Temple of Horus  are decorated with a series of deteailed bas-reliefs.
    Egypt_Edfu_035.tif
  • Edfu. Egypt. Africa. The ritual barque at the Sanctuary of Horus within the Temple of Horus.
    Egypt_Edfu_029.tif
  • Edfu. Egypt. Africa. Tour group viewing the columns and reliefs in the Hypostyle Hall at theTemple of Horus.
    Egypt_Edfu_022.tif
  • Edfu. Egypt. Africa. View of the single granite statue of Horus that sits in front of the Hypostyle Hall at theTemple of Horus.
    Egypt_Edfu_018.tif
  • Edfu. Egypt. Africa. The majestic Pylon of the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus erected in 81 BC.
    Egypt_Edfu_007.tif
  • Edfu. Egypt. Africa. Man sweeping dust away from the Greco-Roman Birth House at the Temple of Horus.
    Egypt_Edfu_005.tif
  • Giza. Cairo. Egypt.  View of the Solar Boat found near the south face of the Cheops Pyramid in 1954 which was thought to have been built to transport the Pharaoh Cheops (Khufu) to the next life. Dating from around 2500 BC, the 43 metre long boat is made of cedar wood from Lebanon and is now stored at the Solar Boat Museum at Giza. Memphis and its Necropolis and the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur are together a designated Unesco World Heritage Site.
    Egypt_Giza_043.tif
  • Giza. Cairo. Egypt. View of the North and West faces of the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) at Giza which is the oldest and largest of the all Pyramids and was built as the mortuary temple for the 4th-Dynasty king Khufu (2589-66 BC). The Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur and Memphis and its Necropolis are together a designated Unesco World Heritage Site.
    Egypt_Giza_014.tif
  • Giza. Cairo. Egypt. View of the North and West faces of the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) at Giza which is the oldest and largest of the all Pyramids and was built as the mortuary temple for the 4th-Dynasty king Khufu (2589-66 BC). The Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur and Memphis and its Necropolis are together a designated Unesco World Heritage Site.
    Egypt_Giza_007.tif
  • Saqqara. Egypt. View of the exterior of the tomb of two brothers at Saqqara.  The tomb is also known as the Mastaba of Niankhnum and Khnumhotep was built during the fifth dynasty. The two brothers possibly twins were priests of Ra and were responsible for the care of the hands of the pharaoh. Memphis and its Necropolis and the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Saqqara and Dahshur are together a designated Unesco World Heritage Site.
    Egypt_Saqqara_040.tif
  • Saqqara. Egypt. View of bas reliefs on the 700 metre long relief-lined causeway or processional ramp that links the pyramid of Unas to the valley temple at Saqqara.
    Egypt_Saqqara_038.tif
  • Saqqara. Egypt. View of the façade and the frieze of cobras of the Token palace in the south-western corner of the Great court inside the Saqqara Djoser complex. The Token palace was a temporary building possibly used by the pharaoh to rest and refresh himself during various stages of ceremonies. The Djoser complex contains the step pyramid, funerary temples, several tombs and a number of courts. Memphis and its Necropolis and the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Saqqara and Dahshur are together a designated Unesco World Heritage Site.
    Egypt_Saqqara_031.tif
  • Saqqara. Egypt. View of the House of the South at the Saqqara Djoser complex. It is believed the building was used temporarily or perhaps symbolically as the interior of the building is bricked and has no chamber. Above the entrance door is the elegant frieze known as a Kheker, an imitation in stone of a roof covering made from bundles of reeds.  It has a corridor which has on its wall two hieratic graffiti adulatory the splendour of the monument and naming “Djoser” as its builder. Memphis and its Necropolis and the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Saqqara and Dahshur are together a designated Unesco World Heritage Site.
    Egypt_Saqqara_030.tif
  • Saqqara. Egypt. View of the step pyramid of Djoser at the royal necropolis complex of Saqqara. Pharaoh King Djoser is considered the founder of third dynasty (2691 to 2625 BC). Dating from the 27th century BC, the step pyramid is the first attempt of pyramid building and the prototype for all following pyramids. Designed by the great architect and engineer Imhotep, the 60 metre high building comprises of six layers (mastaba) on top of each other and is the oldest structure in the world completely built of stone. Memphis and its Necropolis and the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Saqqara and Dahshur are together a designated Unesco World Heritage Site.
    Egypt_Saqqara_006.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View in the heart of Cairo city of the vast waters of the River Nile. The Nile is generally accepted to be the longest river in the world. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_131.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the immense array of metal, traditional and souvenir items for sale at the Khan al-khalili, one of the largest bazaars souks in the Middle East and a major tourist attraction. Dating back to the 14th century the Khan al-khalili is a medieval labyrinth of spice scented narrow canvas covered streets and a vast oriental collection of shops, stalls and market selling a multitude of goods. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_107.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. A dusty desolate scene in the city of the dead. The city of the dead is the northern cemetery of a vast necropolis that is not just home to the dead but also home to hundreds of thousands of living people who have occupied the larger tombs and mausoleums of deceased family members and relations.
    Egypt_Cairo_050.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  View of tombs of Ottoman officials with memorials capped with various types of marble turbans at the Ottoman styled Mosque of Suleiman Pasha al-Khadim at the Saladin citadel. Dating from 1528, the beautiful Mosque is the first Ottoman Mosque built in Egypt. The Saladin citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification and a landmark of Cairo. Built on a limestone hill, the Citadel was founded by Muslim commander Salah ad-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders. The citadel is home to several mosques, palaces, museums, and offers panoramic views of Cairo.
    Egypt_Cairo_042.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the hanging globe lamps and chandeliers, opulently decorated ceiling and large interior of the Ottoman Turkish styled Mohammed Ali Mosque at the Citadel. Built between 1830 and 1848, the Mosque has two towering minarets and multiple half-domes surrounding the central dome which dominates the skyline and is the Citadel’s most famous building. The Saladin citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification and a landmark of Cairo. Built on a limestone hill, the Citadel was founded by Muslim commander Salah ad-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders. The citadel is home to several mosques, palaces, museums, and offers panoramic views of Cairo.
    Egypt_Cairo_026.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  View of two towering minarets and multiple half-domes surrounding the central dome of the Ottoman styled Mohammed Ali Mosque at the Citadel. Built between 1830 and 1848, the Mosque dominates the skyline and is the Citadel’s most famous building. The Saladin citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification and a landmark of Cairo. Built on a limestone hill, the Citadel was founded by Muslim commander Salah ad-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders. The citadel is home to several mosques, palaces, museums, and offers panoramic views of Cairo.
    Egypt_Cairo_017.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt.  View of various differently designed Islamic mosque domes.
    Egypt_Cairo_009.tif
  • Cairo. Egypt. View of the immense array of metal, traditional and souvenir items for sale at the Khan al-khalili, one of the largest bazaars souks in the Middle East and a major tourist attraction. Dating back to the 14th century the Khan al-khalili is a medieval labyrinth of spice scented narrow canvas covered streets and a vast oriental collection of shops, stalls and market selling a multitude of goods. Cairo the capital of Egypt is the largest city in Africa and the Arab world and is the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world.
    Egypt_Cairo_007.tif
  • Qasr Libya. Cyrenaica. Libya. View of the entrance of the Eastern Church where the fifty mosaics were found in the church floor, before being moved to the museum. The Church is located just 100 metres from the museum. The lively and colourful mosaics of Qasr Libya are considered some of the finest examples of Byzantine period art ever discovered. Dating from around 529-40 AD during the period of Emperor Justinian, the mosaics subjects range from animals, plants and mythological creatures.  One of the most famous mosaics has a rare representation of the famous Lighthouse of Alexander. The wonderfully preserved mosaics were accidently discovered in 1957 when Libyan labourers who were digging for building stone unearthed two Byzantine Churches. The mosaics and two Churches were part of the ancient town of Olbia and are located approximately 50 kilometres from Cyrene.
    Libya_Qasr-Libya_Museum_027.tif
  • Qasr Libya. Cyrenaica. Libya. View of the now empty squares of the Eastern Church floor where the fifty mosaics were found, before being moved to the museum. The Church is located juts 100 metres from the museum. The lively and colourful mosaics of Qasr Libya are considered some of the finest examples of Byzantine period art ever discovered. Dating from around 529-40 AD in the period of Emperor Justinian, the mosaics subjects range from animals, plants and mythological creatures.
    Libya_Qasr-Libya_Museum_026.tif
  • Qasr Libya. Cyrenaica. Libya. View inside of the museum of the extraordinary collection of mosaics that were found in the Eastern Church. The lively and colourful mosaics of Qasr Libya are considered some of the finest examples of Byzantine period art ever discovered. Dating from around AD 529-40 during the reign of Emperor Justinian, the mosaics subjects range from animals, plants and mythological creatures.
    Libya_Qasr-Libya_Museum_024.tif
  • Qasr Libya. Cyrenaica. Libya. Close-up view inside the museum of the intricate details on one of the extraordinary collection of fifty mosaics that were found in the floor of the Eastern Church. The lively and colourful mosaics of Qasr Libya are considered some of the finest examples of Byzantine period art ever discovered. Dating from around AD 529-40 during the reign of Emperor Justinian, the mosaics subjects range from animals, plants and mythological creatures.
    Libya_Qasr-Libya_Museum_021.tif
  • Qasr Libya. Cyrenaica. Libya. View inside of the museum of two of the extraordinary collection of fifty mosaics that were found in the floor of Eastern Church at Qasr Libya.. The lively and colourful mosaics of Qasr Libya are considered some of the finest examples of Byzantine period art ever discovered. Dating from around AD 529-40 during the reign of Emperor Justinian, the mosaics subjects range from animals, plants and mythological creatures.
    Libya_Qasr-Libya_Museum_018.tif
  • Qasr Libya. Cyrenaica. Libya. View inside of the museum of two of the extraordinary collection of fifty mosaics that were found in the floor of Eastern Church at Qasr Libya.. The lively and colourful mosaics of Qasr Libya are considered some of the finest examples of Byzantine period art ever discovered. Dating from around AD 529-40 during the reign of Emperor Justinian, the mosaics subjects range from animals, plants and mythological creatures.
    Libya_Qasr-Libya_Museum_016.tif
  • Qasr Libya. Cyrenaica. Libya. View inside of the museum of two of the extraordinary collection of fifty mosaics that were found in the floor of Eastern Church at Qasr Libya.. The lively and colourful mosaics of Qasr Libya are considered some of the finest examples of Byzantine period art ever discovered. Dating from around AD 529-40 during the reign of Emperor Justinian, the mosaics subjects range from animals, plants and mythological creatures.
    Libya_Qasr-Libya_Museum_014.tif
  • Qasr Libya. Cyrenaica. Libya. View inside of the museum of two of the extraordinary collection of fifty mosaics that were found in the floor of Eastern Church at Qasr Libya.. The lively and colourful mosaics of Qasr Libya are considered some of the finest examples of Byzantine period art ever discovered. Dating from around AD 529-40 during the reign of Emperor Justinian, the mosaics subjects range from animals, plants and mythological creatures.
    Libya_Qasr-Libya_Museum_011.tif
  • Qasr Libya. Cyrenaica. Libya. Close-up view inside of the museum of a section of the largest mosaic that was found in the northern aisle of the Eastern Church. The lively and colourful mosaics of Qasr Libya are considered some of the finest examples of Byzantine period art ever discovered. Dating from around AD 529-40 during the reign of Emperor Justinian, the mosaics subjects range from animals, plants and mythological creatures.
    Libya_Qasr-Libya_Museum_010.tif
  • Qasr Libya. Cyrenaica. Libya. Close-up view inside the museum of the intricate details on one of the extraordinary collection of fifty mosaics that were found in the floor of the Eastern Church. The lively and colourful mosaics of Qasr Libya are considered some of the finest examples of Byzantine period art ever discovered. Dating from around AD 529-40 during the reign of Emperor Justinian, the mosaics subjects range from animals, plants and mythological creatures.
    Libya_Qasr-Libya_Museum_008.tif
  • Qasr Libya. Cyrenaica. Libya. View inside of the museum of the extraordinary collection of mosaics that were found in the Eastern Church. The lively and colourful mosaics of Qasr Libya are considered some of the finest examples of Byzantine period art ever discovered. Dating from around AD 529-40 during the reign of Emperor Justinian, the mosaics subjects range from animals, plants and mythological creatures.
    Libya_Qasr-Libya_Museum_006.tif
  • Qasr Libya. Cyrenaica. Libya. View inside of the museum at Libya of the largest mosaic that was found in the northern aisle of the Eastern Church. The lively and colourful mosaics of Qasr Libya are considered some of the finest examples of Byzantine period art ever discovered. Dating from around AD 529-40 during the reign of Emperor Justinian, the mosaics subjects range from animals, plants and mythological creatures.
    Libya_Qasr-Libya_Museum_002.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the centre of the museum of a number of different amphorae which were used as cinerary urns. Directly underneath the urns on the lower floor is the most detailed of the rock-cut tombs. The glass showcases around the walls 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.
    LIbya_Tripoli_152.tif
  • 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.
    LIbya_Tripoli_153.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View inside tomb 1at Zanzur museum of a figure carrying a blooded corpse, perhaps the incumbent.  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_143.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View inside tomb one at Zanzur museum of a female figure and a man dragging a bear on a chain, which some have interpreted as Hercules capturing Cerberus, thethree headed dog who guards the underworld.  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_142.tif
  • 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_140.tif
  • 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 the modern Mawlai Muhammad mosque which is centrally located in Tripoli on Al Jamahirriyah Street.
    LIbya_Tripoli_136.tif
  • 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.
    LIbya_Tripoli_134.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the modern Mawlai Muhammad mosque which is centrally located in Tripoli on Al Jamahirriyah Street.
    LIbya_Tripoli_135.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of a 1930’s Italian colonial building, which was built during the Italian occupation of Libya and is located on the palm tree bordered southern end of Green Square or Martyrs Square. The white ornate stucco structure with its arches and shutters give some idea of the grandeur that existed during Italian rule.
    LIbya_Tripoli_130.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the rear side of 1930’s building, which was built during the Italian occupation of Libya. Located facing Green Square or Martyrs Square the  ornate stucco facade with it arches and shutters give some idea of the grandeur that existed during Italian rule.
    LIbya_Tripoli_129.tif
  • 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
    LIbya_Tripoli_125.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of the palm trees of the Northern end of Green square or Martyrs square towards the parkland beside the waterfront on Tripoli
    LIbya_Tripoli_121.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of tall and imposing 1930’s Italianate facade of the Galleria du Aurore which is located on Algeria Square or Maidan al-Jazayir opposite the Grand Mosque. The Galleria serves as a teahouse and is popular with water pipe or nargile smokers.
    LIbya_Tripoli_118.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. View of tall and imposing 1930’s Italianate facade of the Galleria du Aurore which is located on Algeria Square or Maidan al-Jazayir opposite the Grand Mosque. The Galleria serves as a teahouse and is popular with water pipe or nargile smokers.
    LIbya_Tripoli_117.tif
  • 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_115.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 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.
    LIbya_Tripoli_111.tif
  • 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.
    LIbya_Tripoli_107.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.
    LIbya_Tripoli_103.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.
    LIbya_Tripoli_102.tif
  • Tripoli. Libya. Billboard hangs above a street of Tripoli with the image Libya’s iconic leading figure, Colonel Muammar Qaddafi.
    LIbya_Tripoli_101.tif
Prev Next