Leptis Magna

Leptis Magna is situated 100 km. to the east of Tripoli, Leptis Magna is without a shadow of a doubt, the most glorious Roman Archaeological site in the Mediterranean. Leptis was originally built by the Phoenicians ( The Canaanites ) at the mouth of Wadi Libda in about 1000 B. C. and it was known by this name to distinguish it from Leptis in Tunisia. For six centuries, the city of Leptis Magna was used as an anchorage by Canaanite ships from Tyre and Sidon during their voyages in the Mediterranean.
Libda ( Leptis Magna ) is considered one of the oldest Phoenician settlements in North Africa and in pre-Islamic times it was the capital of the three Libyan Cities known as Tripolis: Leptis Magna, Sabratha and Tripoli (Oea).
Leptis Magna is the biggest preserved roman city in the world
In 75 B. C. the Romans invaded the city and Leptis was transformed to a great Metropolis under the Romans and particularly during the reign of the Emperor Septimos Severus who was born in the city in 146 AD. They built monuments and various public buildings, including a market place, theatres, temples, baths, a race track, a wrestling arena, triumphal arches and decorated mosaic floors. During the Byzantine era ( 533 A. D.), an outer wall and some churches were built.
Leptis boasts as a splendid archaeological site with a museum and numerous well preserved Statues and monuments. Entering the site, one would be confronted by the grand four sided Severan Arch which was erected in honour of the Emperor. Tour the streets and visit the Giant Snake haired Medusa that surrounds the Forum. Leap in time and relive the ceremonies that took place at the Amphitheatre and the majestic views of the city and the shores of the Mediterranean.
Visit the Palaestra, the Nymphaeum, the Hadrianic Baths, the Markets , the Severan Basilica, the Circus and the temples of Liber Pater, Rome, and Agustus. The Arches of Trajan and Tiberius