QraveArchaeological Site of Cyrene
CulturalIn Danger
| Country |  Libya |
|---|---|
| Year inscribed | 1982 |
| Criteria | (ii) (iii) |
Overview
A colony of the Greeks of Thera, Cyrene was one of the principal cities in the Hellenic world. It was Romanized and remained a great capital until the earthquake of 365. A thousand years of history is written into its ruins, which have been famous since the 18th century.
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