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Sabrathaor SabrataAncient city, Roman Africa. Founded by the Carthaginians as a trading post, it was first permanently settled in the 4th century BC. It was the westernmost of the three cities of Tripolitania; the site is located near the modern town of Sabratah, northwestern Libya. Archaeological excavations have uncovered more than half the area of the city, including Roman and Byzantine fortifications, temples, fountains, the forum, theatre, basilica, and several churches. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1982. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Three sites, Cyrene, Leptis Magna and Sabratha, bear witness to the life that flourished in Libya during the Punic, Greek, Roman and Byzantine eras. |
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