The Ancient Theatre of Sabratha is one of the most striking and well-preserved remnants of Roman architecture in North Africa. Located in the ancient city of Sabratha, Libya, which was part of the Roman province of Tripolitania, the theatre dates back to the 2nd century CE, during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who himself was born in nearby Leptis Magna.
Ancient Sabratha, located in present-day Sabratah, Libya, was one of the major cities of the Roman province of Tripolitania. Founded in the 5th century BCE by the Phoenicians, Sabratha became an important center for trade, particularly for the exchange of goods between the Mediterranean and the African interior. Its strategic location on the coast made it a crucial part of the Phoenician network of trading cities along the North African coast.
The Arch of Marcus Aurelius is an ancient Roman triumphal arch located in Tripoli, Libya. This well-preserved monument, constructed in AD 165, was dedicated to the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and his co-emperor Lucius Verus to commemorate their victories over the Parthians and other military campaigns in the East.