Tripoli is the capital city and the largest city of Libya. Tripoli was founded in the 7th century BC by the Phoenicians, who named it Oea. Due to the city's long history, there are many sites of archaeological significance in Tripoli. Its population was 1.183 million people in 2023.
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.
The Saraya Museum, also known as the Red Castle Museum, is a major historical and cultural museum located in the Red Castle in Tripoli, Libya. It is one of Libya's most important museums, housing a vast collection of artifacts that span thousands of years of the region's history.
