46 COM 7A.21 Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna (Libya) (C 183) The World Heritage Committee, Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/7A, ; Recalling Decision 45 COM 7A.34 adopted at its extended 45th ...

Also notes with great concern the alarming state of conservation of the Hunting Baths and also requests the State Party to: ... Decides to retain Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna (Libya) on the ...

Leptis Magna's golden age was at the end of the 2nd century A.D., when a local boy named Septimius Severus made out good as you could get in those days by becoming the emperor of Rome.

Leptis Magna was enlarged and embellished by Septimius Severus, who was born there and later became emperor. It was one of the most beautiful cities of the Roman Empire, with its imposing public ...

Libya is not an easy country to visit, but the magnificent Roman site of Leptis Magna makes it well worth the effort, says Annabel Simms. By Annabel Simms 29 November 2010 • 12:24am ...

Leptis Magna is a crumbling city in Africa that time forgot IT WAS one of the most beautiful and richest cities of the ancient world. But it was pillaged and fell into ruins, before being buried ...

CNN reported Tuesday morning that NATO "refuses to rule out" bombing Roman ruins at Libya's Leptis Magna, if it turns out that Moammar Gadhafi is hiding weapons there (as rebels claim). More from ...

Leptis Magna, located some 120 km east of Tripoli, is a UNESCO World Heritage site on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa. Home / Life / Travel. Leptis Magna Updated: 2011-11-30 ...

A view of Leptis Magna, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa, some 120 km (75 miles) east of Tripoli, November 8, 2011. Libya was home to thriving Roman outposts ...