Sabratha city is located to the north of Libya and is one of the
three cities in Tripolis. Sabratha city is about 65 km from the
Mediterranean coast and serve as the capital for Sabratha Wa Surman
region. It is an archaeological site and it was also listed in the
UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 1982.
The city was founded around 500 BC and it was part of the Numidian
Empire. The major buildings were built during the time of Emperor
Septimus. In the 4th century a massive earthquake hit the city and a
major part of the city was destroyed.
The major attractions here are the ruins of 3rd century theatre with
three storeys that stand as a fine example of architecture of those
days. The other attractions include the Isis and Serapis temples devoted
to Liber Pater.
In addition there is a Christian basilica here with mosaic floors.
Nearby there is a museum that features the collection of the Sabratha
city and the other collections of the city can be seen in Tripoli
National Museum.
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