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Event archaeological Africa

Leptis Magna

1000 BCE

Prominent Roman city on the coast of North…

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Ancient city in modern Libya

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Landmark · Africa

Leptis Magna

1000 BCE – still standing

Prominent Roman city on the coast of North Africa

Standing in 1000 BCE

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