Archaeological Site of Sabratha | World Heritage Explorer

World Heritage Identification Number: 184

World Heritage since: 1982

Category: Cultural Heritage

Transboundary Heritage: No

Endangered Heritage: Yes

Country: 🇱🇾 Libya

Continent: Africa

UNESCO World Region: Arab States

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Archaeological Site of Sabratha: A Testament to Ancient Trade and Roman Influence

The Archaeological Site of Sabratha, located near modern-day Sabratha, Libya, stands as a significant remnant of ancient trade routes and Roman influence in North Africa. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a captivating glimpse into the rich history of the region, spanning from its Phoenician origins to its Romanization during the 2nd and 3rd centuries A.D.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

A Phoenician trading-post that served as an outlet for the products of the African hinterland, Sabratha was part of the short-lived Numidian Kingdom of Massinissa before being Romanized and rebuilt in the 2nd and 3rd centuries A.D.

Encyclopedia Record: Archaeological Site of Sabratha

The archaeological site of Sabratha is an excavated Numidian and later Roman city situed near present-day Sabratha, Libya.

Additional Site Details

Area: 90.534 hectares

UNESCO Criteria: (iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition

Coordinates: 32.80528 , 12.485

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Country Information: Libya

Official Name: State of Libya

Capital: Tripoli

Continent: Africa

Population (2024): 7,381,023

Population (2023): 7,305,659

Population (2022): 7,223,805

Land Area: 1,759,540 sq km

Currency: Libyan dinar (LYD)

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UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Archaeological Site of Sabratha
Wikipedia: Archaeological Site of Sabratha

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