Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna

Al Khums · Libya

Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna, Libya
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Best time to go
October–April
Budget
$$
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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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