The ancient city of Sabratha, located in present-day Sabratah, Libya, was one of the major cities of the Roman province of Tripolitania. Founded by the Phoenicians in the 5th century BC, Sabratha became an important trading center, particularly for the exchange of goods between the Mediterranean and inland Africa.
The ancient Sabratha Theatre is one of the most outstanding and best-preserved Roman architectural monuments in North Africa. Located in the ancient city of Sabratha, Libya, in the Roman province of Tripolitania, the theatre dates from the 2nd century AD, during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who was born in nearby Leptis Magna.
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.
