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Archaeological Site of Cyrene

Shahhat, Libya

About

A colony of the Greeks of Thera, Cyrene was one of the principal cities in the Hellenic world. It was Romanized and remained a great capital until the earthquake of 365. A thousand years of history is written into its ruins, which have been famous since the 18th century.

Supporting sources: Legacy import provenance, Wikipedia

Plan your visit

Hours

Booking

Booking recommended

Sources: hours

When to go

  • Time of day: Morning

Features & amenities

What to expect

  • Outdoor

What to bring

  • Water
  • comfortable shoes

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