UNESCO WHCCulturalInscribed 1982
Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna
This site is inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger.
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.
About Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna
Leptis or Lepcis Magna, also known by other names in antiquity, was a prominent city of the Carthaginian Empire and Roman Libya at the mouth of the Wadi Lebda in the Mediterranean.
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Components(1 location)
Details
- Countries
- Libya
- ISO Codes
- LY
- Area
- 387.485 ha
- Coordinates
- 32.6383, 14.2931
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