UNESCO World Heritage Site
Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna
Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Libya, inscribed in 1982.
Leptis Magna was enlarged and embellished by Septimius Severus, who was born there and later became emperor. It was one of the most beautiful cities of the Roman Empire, with its imposing public monuments, harbour, market-place, storehouses, shops and residential districts.
Leptis Magna was enlarged and embellished by Septimius Severus, who was born there and later became emperor. It was one of the most beautiful cities of the Roman Empire, with its imposing public monuments, harbour, market-place, storehouses, shops and residential districts.
- Inscribed
- 1982
- UNESCO reference
- 183
- Area
- 387.485 ha
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