24 Sep 2020

Archaeologists Uncover 1,700-year-old Roman villa with Stunning Mosaics in Libya

Ostia Basilica

In the 1700-year-old villa in Ptolemais, a major trading port of the ancient Romans on the Libyan coast, archaeologists have uncovered statues, elaborate mosaics and other treasures.

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THAPSUS, AN ALMOST FORGOTTEN HARBOUR.

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Roman Lighthouses in the Mediterranean Sea

To create clearly defined harbours, navigators were guided by fires on hilltops. ..........

A port rediscovered

Statio 10, according to the mosaic (NAVICULARI MISUENSES HIC), was a representative from Misua..........

Marble for Rome

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Roman military ports

In addition, there were of course also ports built as military harbours and served as home to .......

Archaeologists Uncover 1,700-year-old Roman villa with Stunning Mosaics in Libya

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A port rediscovered

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Roman military ports

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