Archaeology

Cyrene

An ancient Greek city near modern Shahhat in Jebel Akhdar.

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Cyrene preserves temples, tombs, public structures and extensive Greek and Roman remains.

History

It was founded by Greek settlers from Thera in the seventh century BCE and became a major center of Cyrenaica.

Highlights

Temples, tombs, public buildings, Greek and Roman ruins.

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