UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Libya is home to five remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Sites that showcase the country's rich historical and cultural legacy. These sites represent thousands of years of civilization, from ancient Greek and Roman cities to prehistoric rock art.
Unfortunately, some of these sites are currently endangered due to conflict and lack of preservation resources. This makes their documentation and appreciation even more important.
One of the most spectacular Roman cities in the Mediterranean, Leptis Magna was enlarged by Emperor Septimius Severus.
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A Phoenician trading post that became part of the Roman Empire, known for its well-preserved theater with three-story backdrop.
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Founded by Greeks in 630 BCE, Cyrene was a major intellectual and artistic center of the classical world.
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Thousands of cave paintings dating from 12,000 BCE to 100 CE show the changing flora, fauna, and lifestyles of the Sahara.
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Known as "the pearl of the desert", this pre-Saharan oasis town features unique multi-story mud-brick architecture.
Learn moreThree of Libya's five World Heritage Sites are currently on the List of World Heritage in Danger due to conflict and instability.
About endangered sitesThe five UNESCO World Heritage Sites are spread across Libya, from the Mediterranean coast to the Sahara Desert.
