These ruins are an ancient Roman city. He is the only one that has been preserved completely.
Than the ruins of Leptis Magnia, Libya are interesting
There are ruins on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and are a unique architectural monument of antiquity. The city was built in a traditional Roman style, which is clearly guessed at the sight of the ruins.
This historical celebrity of Libya originates a long time ago, around 1100 BC. It is this time that the foundation of the city dates from. Not only the Italians left their historical mark in Leptic-Magn, because the city also existed before them for more than six centuries. There are Egypt, Carthage, Greece, Byzantium, there were Arabs with the Turks.
The city gained fame during the reign of the Roman Emperor Septimium of the North, which began to rule in 193 BC. The North spent a lot of funds for the restoration and development of the city. He managed to raise the value of the city to the level of Alexandria and Carthage.
Currently, it is the ruins of the Roman period that tourists in the ancient city can see.
The most preserved object of Leptic-Magne is the triumphal arch of the Emperor Septimium of the North.
Than the ruins of Leptis Magnia, Libya are interesting
This is one of the greatest world monuments of the ancient world. Bas -reliefs that cannot be counted, harmony and incredible beauty, splendor and greatness – this is what this arch represents.
On the streets, pavements, columns and foundations, many fragments of buildings have been preserved. The forum and the term are well preserved.
In addition, color mosaics of size 10 meters were found here in 2005. Dated by scientists of the 1-2 centuries of our era. They depict various scenes and lives. These mosaics were a decoration of the walls of the pool, which was in the baths on one of the Roman villas. At the moment, these mosaics can be viewed in the museum, which is located in Leptic Magne.
In addition, in the ancient city there are still ruins of amphitheater, basilica of the Emperor of the North, Market, Theater.
The ancient city is under the protection of UNESCO. Most of it is still hidden under the sand. Excavations are carried out every year and gradually before us are presented by more and more interesting historical unique exhibits.
Unfortunately, now there is a very unstable environment in Libya, there is a danger of losing this unique historical monument of ancient architecture of mankind.
By the way, this city in 2011 was even bombarded by NATO aviation during the overthrow of Caddafi.
Unfortunately, the danger of losing this monument of antiquity remains to this day.
