Leptis Magna, North Africa

Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) launched Leptis Magna as a World Heritage site. Existing legacy on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa, Tripoli is a silent witness story of human civilization in the Roman Empire.

Leptis Magna is the birthplace of the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus named. The Emperor then build and raise the city. Areas within 120km east of Tripoli this still leaves the buildings beautiful and well kept until now.

Quoted from page UNESCO, Leptis is one of the most beautiful city that was built with plans for a city. The city was built during the reign of Augustus and Tiberius, but completely renovated the Emperor Severus. Architects building in this city is a combination of elements of the main monumental period. Basilica and the arch is a prime example of Roman art strongly influenced the new African and Eastern traditions.

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