Program details
Program details
Leptis City for one day
It is one of the most important tourist, historical and archaeological monuments in the city: the Triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus. The sports arena built by Emperor Hadrian, and renovated during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus. Libda Theater overlooking the seashore. Greater Lebda Beach. Other landmarks: the cold shower, the public toilet area, and the tourist café.
The city of Libda is one of the Libyan cities that was founded in the Phoenician era by Canaanite sailors, and was characterized by the abundance of water, means of transportation, and fertile soil. And Libtis, and Bizachina, and Libtis Mania, and Greater Leptis. Geographical location It is geographically located in the north of the continent of Africa, specifically on the Mediterranean coast at the mouth of Wadi Lebda in the State of Libya, and it is one hundred and twenty kilometers away from the capital, Tripoli, on the eastern side, and it is three kilometers away from the city of Al-Khums, and its climate is moderate.
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The city was once home to human groups that lived in prehistoric times on the banks of the Ramla Valley. It was also a natural harbor for many merchants of Canaanite origin. The city was founded by the Phoenicians and they named it Leptis Magna, and in the late seventh century B.C. Birth was called the city of Labakis, and its founders were worshipers of the god of the universe, Ars, and worshipers of the god, King Ashtart.
During the reign of the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, its commercial port grew and became one of the very important Mediterranean basins in the region, and that was in the year 200 BC. Today, the city is considered one of the most beautiful archaeological areas in the Mediterranean basin, and it contains many Roman ruins.
At the beginning of the second century BC, it became a town belonging to the Numidians, between the First Carthage War and the Second Carthage War, and in the year 111 BC the city sent a delegation to Rome asking it for friendship and alliance, in order to get rid of the rule of the Numidians, and in the year 42 BC the Romans took control On the city and thus ended the rule of the Numidians.
In the year 146 A.D., Stimio Severus, one of the sons of the noble families in it, emerged in the city, so he took over its rule and took care of its affairs, and spread security and knowledge in it. The Asturians attacked the city, and in the year 533 AD the Byzantines occupied the city, and in the year 643 AD the Arabs arrived, and this period was the first Islamic conquest.
tourism
Among the most important tourist, historical and archaeological attractions in the city:
1- Triumphal Arch of Septimius Severus.
2- The sports arena built by Emperor Hadrian, and renovated during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus.
3- Leptis Theatre, overlooking the seashore.
4- Lebda Al-Kubra Beach.
5- Other landmarks: the cold bath, the public toilet area, and the tourist café.
Itinerary
8 am Transfer in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus with facilities to the city of Libda on the coastal roads 125 km. Arrival to the city 10.20 minutes
The reception from the guide and the tour in the city until 14:30, and he was transferred to the restaurant for lunch, and he completed the tour and returned to Tripoli