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Lepcis Magna, Leptis Magna

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Alternative names: Built: 7 B.C.E.Abandoned: 7 A.D.Unesco: from 1982Area: 1.5 mi²Coordinates: 32°38'16"N, 14°17'27"E
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Leptis Magna Libya

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Lepcis Magna – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Arch of Septimius Severus in Leptis Magna, Al-Khums, Arch of Marcus Aurelius, Wadi Lebda Dam.

  • the arch of septimius severus in leptis magna~940 ftSW
    Arch

    The Arch of Septimius Severus in Leptis Magna, Leptis Magna

    5 min walk • The Arch of Septimius Severus at Leptis Magna stands as a testament to the grandeur of Roman architecture and the city's historical significance in Libya. Erected in the early 3rd century AD, this ancient triumphal arch was constructed to commemorate the Roman Emperor...

  • al khums location map
    1.9 miNW
    Locality

    Al-Khums

    48 min walk • Al-Khums or Khoms is a city, port and the de jure capital of the Murqub District on the Mediterranean coast of Libya with an estimated population of around 202,000. The population at the 1984 census was 38,174. Between 1983 and 1995 it was the administrative center of al-Khums District.

  • arch of marcus aurelius leptis magna~1400 ftW
    Memorial

    Arch of Marcus Aurelius, Leptis Magna

    7 min walk • The Arch of Marcus Aurelius is a Roman triumphal arch in the city of Oea, modern Tripoli, Libya, where it is found near the northeastern entrance to the Medina.

  • wadi lebda dam leptis magna location map
    2.7 miS
    Dam

    Wadi Lebda Dam, Leptis Magna

    68 min walk • The Wadi Lebda Dam is an embankment dam located on Wadi Lebda, 5 km south of Khoms in the Murqub District, Libya. Completed in 1982, the primary purpose of the dam is water supply for irrigation and flood control.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lepcis Magna?

Nearby attractions include The Arch of Septimius Severus in Leptis Magna, Leptis Magna (5 min walk), Arch of Marcus Aurelius, Leptis Magna (7 min walk).

Where to next? Visit al marqab Al Marqab region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Libya.

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