Leptis

The famous remains of Leptis magna (Libdah) lies on the Mediterranean coast at Libdah valley falls which is nature harbour 3 km east from Khoms city, approximately one hour east of Tripoli by road, you will discover the rooted city.
The foundation of the magnificent harbour of the Leptis city was attractive merchants and seamen among the conaamite during their trips in the Mediterranean become one of the famous harbours, it was called Leptis magna in order to distinguish it from other city sharing the same name in Gulf of Gabes (Tunisia).
Because of the most important Agricultural regions around the city make distinguished location as the three ALHASSANM Heights (Tarhuna - sanbas river - kahan valley).
Leptis magna flourished in the early Roman Empire particularly under the rule of Septimous Severus(193-211) and his family until 235.
During that period many imposing monuments were built adding to its glory. the most important being the arch of the Emperor Septimous Severus.
The old Square the features temples surroundings it and the nearest to the harbour is a center to city before were extended by the Roman and the growth of the city through all the eras we found market(8B.C.) the half circle theatre (1B.C.) courthouse forum - baths- paved alleys the arena (126-127) during Emperor Septimous Severus rule.