Archaeology

Leptis Magna

An ancient city on the Libyan coast and one of the outstanding Roman-period sites of North Africa.

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Leptis Magna flourished especially under Roman rule and preserves streets, temples, baths, a theater and major public buildings.

History

It began as a Phoenician settlement and later became part of the Punic and Roman worlds. Roman emperor Septimius Severus was born there.

Highlights

Roman ruins, the Arch of Septimius Severus, theater, baths and monumental public buildings.

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