Sabratha
A Mediterranean trading city with a spectacular Roman theatre, temples, basilicas, baths, houses, and seaside mosaics.
- Country
- Libya
- Region
- Zawiya District
- Civilisation
- Punic-Roman
- Period
- 5th century BCE–Byzantine period
- UNESCO
- World Heritage
Through time
The story
Sabratha, in the Zawiya District of Libya, was the westernmost of the ancient "three cities" of Roman Tripolis, alongside Oea and Leptis Magna. From 2001 to 2007 it was the capital of the former Sabratha wa Sorman District. It lies on the Mediterranean coast about 70 km (43 mi) west of modern Tripoli. The extant archaeological site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.
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What you will see
- Roman Theatre
- Temple of Isis
- Seaside baths
Before you go
- Check opening hours and ticket rules shortly before your visit — they change seasonally.
- Plan for the heat. Most ancient sites have little shade; go early or late.
- Respect the barriers. Fragile surfaces are protected for the next visitors.
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