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Ruins of Ancient Sabratha

A stormy looking day as we drive from Tripoli to Sabratha in December 2010
A stormy looking day as we drive from Tripoli to Sabratha in December 2010
Sabratha - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Sabratha - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ruins of the Ancient Roman City of Sabratha - World Heritage Site since 1982
Ruins of the Ancient Roman City of Sabratha - World Heritage Site since 1982
LIbyan post box - Sabratha
LIbyan post box - Sabratha
View of the ruined city of Sabratha looking west from the top of the Roman theatre
View of the ruined city of Sabratha looking west from the top of the Roman theatre
Ruins of the Theater Baths adjacent to the ancient Roman Theater
Ruins of the Theater Baths adjacent to the ancient Roman Theater
The Forum of Sabratha's tallest colums standing out against the blue Mediterranean Sea
The Forum of Sabratha's tallest colums standing out against the blue Mediterranean Sea
A forest of columns marks the site of the ancient Roman forum of Sabratha
A forest of columns marks the site of the ancient Roman forum of Sabratha
A break in the clouds illuminates the Seaward Baths on a small cliff overlooking the Mediterranean
A break in the clouds illuminates the Seaward Baths on a small cliff overlooking the Mediterranean
Lone column with the sea near the theater, Sabratha
Lone column with the sea near the theater, Sabratha
The Romans arrived in Sebratha in the 2nd-3rd C. AD
The Romans arrived in Sebratha in the 2nd-3rd C. AD
Ancient residential quarter of left outside when the Byzantine walls were constructed in the 6th C.
Ancient residential quarter of left outside when the Byzantine walls were constructed in the 6th C.
The Roman Cardo leads to the center of ancient Sabratha
The Roman Cardo leads to the center of ancient Sabratha
Temple of Liber Pater (Temple of Dionysos), Sabratha
Temple of Liber Pater (Temple of Dionysos), Sabratha
Ruins of Sabratha's forum overlooked by the Capitoleum, the Temple of Jupiter
Ruins of Sabratha's forum overlooked by the Capitoleum, the Temple of Jupiter
A pair of columns in the old Residential Quarter
A pair of columns in the old Residential Quarter
Path leading from the Residential Quarter towards the Mausoleum of Bes
Path leading from the Residential Quarter towards the Mausoleum of Bes
Original plaster and a pair of alcoves inside the ruins of a house
Original plaster and a pair of alcoves inside the ruins of a house
Roman mosaic floor left in situ, Residential Quarter, Sabratha
Roman mosaic floor left in situ, Residential Quarter, Sabratha
Roman mosaic floor, Sabratha
Roman mosaic floor, Sabratha
Detail of the mosaic floor in the Residential Quarter of Sabratha
Detail of the mosaic floor in the Residential Quarter of Sabratha
Ruins of the Residential Quarter, Sabratha
Ruins of the Residential Quarter, Sabratha
Near the Residential Quarter is the Mausoleum of Bes, a well known monument in Sabratha
Near the Residential Quarter is the Mausoleum of Bes, a well known monument in Sabratha
The Mausoleum of Bes, dismantled by the Byzantines, was re-erected by 20th C. archaeologists
The Mausoleum of Bes, dismantled by the Byzantines, was re-erected by 20th C. archaeologists
Mausoleum of Bes, 2nd C. BC - Punic
Mausoleum of Bes, 2nd C. BC - Punic
Mausoleum of Bes at Sabratha, 24m tall
Mausoleum of Bes at Sabratha, 24m tall
Mausoleum of Bes, Sabratha
Mausoleum of Bes, Sabratha
Mausoleum of Bes, Sabratha
Mausoleum of Bes, Sabratha
Mausoleum of Bes, Sabratha
Mausoleum of Bes, Sabratha
Eroded figure of Bes after which the mausoleum is named (copy-original in museum)
Eroded figure of Bes after which the mausoleum is named (copy-original in museum)
The lions on the Mausoleum of Bes are modern copies - the originals are in the Punic Museum of Sabratha
The lions on the Mausoleum of Bes are modern copies - the originals are in the Punic Museum of Sabratha
Lion protecting the Mausoleum of Bes
Lion protecting the Mausoleum of Bes
Lion guardian, Mausoleum of Bes
Lion guardian, Mausoleum of Bes
Lion guardian, Mausoleum of Bes
Lion guardian, Mausoleum of Bes
Ruins at the base of the Punic Mausoleum (B), Sabratha
Ruins at the base of the Punic Mausoleum (B), Sabratha
Mausoleum of Bes, Sabratha
Mausoleum of Bes, Sabratha
Mausoleum of Bes, Sabratha
Mausoleum of Bes, Sabratha
A highly eroded relief of Hercules is in the center
A highly eroded relief of Hercules is in the center
Column detail, Mausoleum of Bes
Column detail, Mausoleum of Bes
Mausoleum of Bes, Sabratha
Mausoleum of Bes, Sabratha
Mausoleum of Bes, Sabratha
Mausoleum of Bes, Sabratha
Mausoleum of Bes, Sabratha
Mausoleum of Bes, Sabratha
Another monument near the Punic Mausoleum of Bes
Another monument near the Punic Mausoleum of Bes
Mausoleum of Bes, Sabratha
Mausoleum of Bes, Sabratha
Mausoleum of Bes, Sabratha
Mausoleum of Bes, Sabratha
Mausoleum of Bes, Sabratha
Mausoleum of Bes, Sabratha
Ruins of the Residential Quarter, Sabratha
Ruins of the Residential Quarter, Sabratha
The excavated street level of Sabratha is below the level of the modern walkway, Sabratha
The excavated street level of Sabratha is below the level of the modern walkway, Sabratha
Crossing the Byzantine Walls (6th C.) you enter Sabratha's town center
Crossing the Byzantine Walls (6th C.) you enter Sabratha's town center
The center of Sabratha with the forum and numerous temples
The center of Sabratha with the forum and numerous temples
The four columns easily identify the Temple of Liber Pater (Dionysos)
The four columns easily identify the Temple of Liber Pater (Dionysos)
Sabratha was established by the Phoenicians around 500 BC
Sabratha was established by the Phoenicians around 500 BC
The Temple of Liber Pater was destroyed by earthquake in 365 AD and never rebuilt
The Temple of Liber Pater was destroyed by earthquake in 365 AD and never rebuilt
An ancient Roman road leads to the center of Sabratha
An ancient Roman road leads to the center of Sabratha
An ancient Roman road leads to the center of Sabratha
An ancient Roman road leads to the center of Sabratha
Ancient Sabratha's forest of pillars
Ancient Sabratha's forest of pillars
Fallen capital, Sabratha
Fallen capital, Sabratha
The center of Ancient Sabratha
The center of Ancient Sabratha
The Southern Temple of Sabratha, dedicated to an unknown divinity
The Southern Temple of Sabratha, dedicated to an unknown divinity
Marble brick floor with a herringbone pattern, Sabratha
Marble brick floor with a herringbone pattern, Sabratha
An ornately carved stone panel, Sabratha
An ornately carved stone panel, Sabratha
A capital which has lost its column, Sabratha
A capital which has lost its column, Sabratha
A section of floor paved with large marble slabs
A section of floor paved with large marble slabs
To the east of the forum is the Antonine Temple
To the east of the forum is the Antonine Temple
The elevated Antonine Temple dedicated to the Roman Emperor Antonius Pius (r. 138-161)
The elevated Antonine Temple dedicated to the Roman Emperor Antonius Pius (r. 138-161)
Headless statue of Flavius Tullus, 2nd Century benefactor of Sabratha
Headless statue of Flavius Tullus, 2nd Century benefactor of Sabratha
Statue of Flavius Tullus, Sabratha
Statue of Flavius Tullus, Sabratha
Statue of Flavius Tullus, Sabratha
Statue of Flavius Tullus, Sabratha
A heavily restored column, Sabratha
A heavily restored column, Sabratha
Temple of Liber Pater, Sabratha
Temple of Liber Pater, Sabratha
Cracked paving tiles of one of the Sabratha temples
Cracked paving tiles of one of the Sabratha temples
A ray of light shines through the dark clouds behind the silhouette of a lone column at Sabratha
A ray of light shines through the dark clouds behind the silhouette of a lone column at Sabratha
Maybe the sun will come out today!
Maybe the sun will come out today!
Temple of Liber Pater from atop the Antonine Temple, Sabratha
Temple of Liber Pater from atop the Antonine Temple, Sabratha
Statue and original Roman roads, Sabratha
Statue and original Roman roads, Sabratha
Temple of Liber Pater, Sabratha
Temple of Liber Pater, Sabratha
An arch segment left standing, Sabratha
An arch segment left standing, Sabratha
Looking southeast with Temple of Liber Pater on the left
Looking southeast with Temple of Liber Pater on the left
Temple of Liber Pater, Sabratha
Temple of Liber Pater, Sabratha
Archway of the 4th Century Curia, Sabratha
Archway of the 4th Century Curia, Sabratha
Latin inscription at the Curia, Sabratha
Latin inscription at the Curia, Sabratha
After the devastating earthquake of 365 AD, Sabratha became a much smaller city, only partially rebuilt by the Byzantines
After the devastating earthquake of 365 AD, Sabratha became a much smaller city, only partially rebuilt by the Byzantines
The House of Leda, 2nd C. AD, Sebratha
The House of Leda, 2nd C. AD, Sebratha
The House of Leda is on the left side of the road
The House of Leda is on the left side of the road
Panoramic view of the central ruins of Sebratha
Panoramic view of the central ruins of Sebratha
Steps leading up to the Basilica of Justinian to the north of the Curia, identified by its arch
Steps leading up to the Basilica of Justinian to the north of the Curia, identified by its arch
Steps leading up to the Basilica of Justinian
Steps leading up to the Basilica of Justinian
After the Arab conquest of North Africa, Sabratha faded into obscurity
After the Arab conquest of North Africa, Sabratha faded into obscurity
The Basilica of Justinian, 527-565 AD, Sebratha
The Basilica of Justinian, 527-565 AD, Sebratha
Ruins of the city center of Sabratha
Ruins of the city center of Sabratha
Column of the Basilica of Justinian, Sebratha
Column of the Basilica of Justinian, Sebratha
Column of the Basilica of Justinian
Column of the Basilica of Justinian
Curia Arch with the Punic Mausoleum in the distance
Curia Arch with the Punic Mausoleum in the distance
Oil Press Street, Sabratha
Oil Press Street, Sabratha
Stone vat, Oil Press Street, Sabratha
Stone vat, Oil Press Street, Sabratha
Oil Press Street, Sabratha
Oil Press Street, Sabratha
Seaside Ruins by the Old Port, Sabratha
Seaside Ruins by the Old Port, Sabratha
Oil Press Street, Sabratha
Oil Press Street, Sabratha
Oil Press Street, Sabratha
Oil Press Street, Sabratha
Oil Press Street, Sabratha
Oil Press Street, Sabratha
Oil Press Street, Sabratha
Oil Press Street, Sabratha
Temple of Liber Pater, Sabratha
Temple of Liber Pater, Sabratha
Temple of Liber Pater, Sabratha
Temple of Liber Pater, Sabratha
Ancient Latrine, Sabratha
Ancient Latrine, Sabratha
Ancient Latrine, Sabratha
Ancient Latrine, Sabratha
Ancient Latrine, Sabratha
Ancient Latrine, Sabratha
The Romans apparently invented the sit-down toilet
The Romans apparently invented the sit-down toilet
Roman road passing by the ancient Latrine, Sabratha
Roman road passing by the ancient Latrine, Sabratha
Seaward Baths (Ocean Baths), Sabratha
Seaward Baths (Ocean Baths), Sabratha
Eroded arch of the Seaward Baths, Sabratha
Eroded arch of the Seaward Baths, Sabratha
Eroded arch of the Seaward Baths, Sabratha
Eroded arch of the Seaward Baths, Sabratha
Seaward (Ocean) Baths, Sabratha
Seaward (Ocean) Baths, Sabratha
Seaward (Ocean) Baths, Sabratha
Seaward (Ocean) Baths, Sabratha
Seaward (Ocean) Baths, 2nd C. AD
Seaward (Ocean) Baths, 2nd C. AD
Seaward (Ocean) Baths, Sabratha
Seaward (Ocean) Baths, Sabratha
Statue overlooking a pool of the Seaward Baths, Sabratha
Statue overlooking a pool of the Seaward Baths, Sabratha
Statue overlooking a pool of the Seaward Baths, Sabratha
Statue overlooking a pool of the Seaward Baths, Sabratha
Seaward Baths, 2nd C. AD, Sabratha
Seaward Baths, 2nd C. AD, Sabratha
Female statue in flowing garment, Seaward Baths
Female statue in flowing garment, Seaward Baths
Mosaic floor, Seaward Baths
Mosaic floor, Seaward Baths
Mosaic floor of the Seaward Baths, Sabratha
Mosaic floor of the Seaward Baths, Sabratha
Mosaic floor of the Seaward Baths, Sabratha
Mosaic floor of the Seaward Baths, Sabratha
Seaward Baths, Sabratha
Seaward Baths, Sabratha
Seaward Baths, Sabratha
Seaward Baths, Sabratha
Looking east along the coast of Sabratha towards the Temple of Isis
Looking east along the coast of Sabratha towards the Temple of Isis
Roman Road near the Seaward Baths
Roman Road near the Seaward Baths
Roman Road, now mostly dirt path, Sabratha
Roman Road, now mostly dirt path, Sabratha
Interesting white stones, perhaps a highly eroded statue, Sabratha
Interesting white stones, perhaps a highly eroded statue, Sabratha
Theater District of Sabrtha
Theater District of Sabrtha
Theater Baths, Sabratha
Theater Baths, Sabratha
Mosaic floor, Theater Baths
Mosaic floor, Theater Baths
Mosaic floor, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Mosaic floor, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Stone bench and mosaic floor, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Stone bench and mosaic floor, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Stone bench and mosaic floor, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Stone bench and mosaic floor, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Mosaic floor, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Mosaic floor, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Theater Baths, Sabratha
Theater Baths, Sabratha
These must have been grand back in the Roman times
These must have been grand back in the Roman times
Mosaic floor missing a portion, Sabratha
Mosaic floor missing a portion, Sabratha
Small pool, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Small pool, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Small pool, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Small pool, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Mosaic floor, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Mosaic floor, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Mosaic floor, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Mosaic floor, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Mosaic floor, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Mosaic floor, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Roman mosaic with a swastika, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Roman mosaic with a swastika, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Mosaic floor, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Mosaic floor, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Mosaic design, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Mosaic design, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Theater Baths, Sabratha
Theater Baths, Sabratha
Well or cistern, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Well or cistern, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Well or cistern, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Well or cistern, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Theater Baths, Sabratha
Theater Baths, Sabratha
Theater Baths, Sabratha
Theater Baths, Sabratha
Mosaic floor, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Mosaic floor, Theater Baths, Sabratha
Theater Baths, Sabratha
Theater Baths, Sabratha
Carved bust near the theater, Sebratha
Carved bust near the theater, Sebratha
Carved bust near the theater, Sebratha
Carved bust near the theater, Sebratha
Stairs leading to an upper level no longer in existence, Sabratha
Stairs leading to an upper level no longer in existence, Sabratha
Peristyle House, Sabratha
Peristyle House, Sabratha
Peristyle House, Sabratha
Peristyle House, Sabratha
Peristyle House, Sabratha
Peristyle House, Sabratha
Peristyle House with mosaic, Sabratha
Peristyle House with mosaic, Sabratha
Mosaic of the Peristyle House, Sabratha
Mosaic of the Peristyle House, Sabratha
Mosaic of the Peristyle House, Sabratha
Mosaic of the Peristyle House, Sabratha