When Rome goes to Libya...

A not to be missed site in Libya is definitely the Roman Ruins in Sabratha and Leptis Magna dating from the 6^th Century BC. Sabratha, Leptis Magna and Oea (Tripoli), were once set up as trading posts by the Phoenicians, later by the Carthaginians and finally by the Romans.

Still standing Theatre in Sabratha..... a historic marvel

So one of the trips on our agenda were definitely Sabratha, Leptis, Villa Sileen and most definitely the Tripoli Museum…..

Mosaics in Villa Sileen

These locations have some of the best standing ruins that exist and most of which …. Although many of the temples, baths, houses and public buildings are now rubble, you can still find the remains of the mosaics, large standing marble pillars, sculptures and every now and there some Latin writing about some Roman Emperor or God… the Tripoli Museum has an amazing collection of Statues and Mosaics……. Not to be missed… I can’t believe it too me a year to actually go and see these things…..

Close your eyes and imagine the hustle and bustle of a Roman Trading post

The newly proclaimed Emperors?

Where all the descisions were made!

Taking a shit in a Roman Toilet...

Still Standing Roman Marble statues preserved in the Museum: