The Roman & Greek Ancient Cities

Leptis Magna is situated 100 km. to the east of Tripoli, Leptis Magna is without a shadow of a doubt, the most glorious Roman Archaeological site in the Mediterranean. Leptis was originally built by the Phoenicians ( The Canaanites ) at the mouth of Wadi Libda in about 1000 B. C. and it was known by this name to distinguish it from Leptis in Tunisia. For six centuries, the city of Leptis Magna was used as an anchorage by Canaanite ships from Tyre and Sidon during their voyages in the Mediterranean.

Leptis Magna is situated 100 km. to the east of Tripoli, Leptis Magna is without a shadow of a doubt, the most glorious Roman Archaeological site in the Mediterranean. Leptis was originally built by the Phoenicians ( The Canaanites ) at the mouth of Wadi Libda in about 1000 B. C. and it was known by this name to distinguish it from Leptis in Tunisia. For six centuries, the city of Leptis Magna was used as an anchorage by Canaanite ships from Tyre and Sidon during their voyages in the Mediterranean.

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