Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna

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Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna
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Country Libya
Year inscribed1982
Criteria(i) (ii) (iii)

Overview

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.

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Source: UNESCO World Heritage List — CC BY-SA 4.0