Accommodations in Al-Khums near Leptis Magna (Al-Khums, Libya)
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The prices and availability we receive from booking sites change constantly. This means you may not always find the exact same offer you saw on trivago when you land on the booking site.
Leptis Magna was a Roman city near the modern day city of Homs on the Mediterranean coast of Libya. The ruins are considered some of the best preserved of the Roman world and it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982. Founded by the Phoenicians in about 1000BC it came under the control of Carthage and then of Rome after the defeat of Carthage. Septimus Severus, who was born in Leptis Magna and became emperor in 193AD, did much to make it one of the “most beautiful cities of the Roman world”. His town planning projects included the port, forum, basilica, market, circus and amphitheatre. It fell into decline from the third century AD and was fought over by the Romans, Vandals and Berbers. But despite the inevitable destruction, much remains standing. Of particular note are the port, which involved the construction of a dam and canal to control the water levels, and the market which still has its votive arch, colonnades and shops. Excavations only began in the 1920s, digs are on-going and much remains to be uncovered. There is a museum of finds in Homs.
Leptis Magna is one of the top attractions in Al-Khums, known for its unique features that attract numerous visitors each year.
Discover nearby attractions, such as Leptis Magna, Misrata Airport, Port of Tripoli, Tripoli International Airport, all within a convenient distance from Leptis Magna.