Sabratha (Arabic: صبراتة, romanized: Ṣabrāta; also Sabratah, Siburata), in the Zawiya District [2] of Libya, was the westernmost of the ancient "three cities" of Roman Tripolis, alongside Oea and Leptis Magna.

Sabratha, western-most of the three cities of ancient Tripolis, located near the modern town of Ṣabrātah, west of Tripoli, in Libya. Founded by the Carthaginians as a trading post, it was first permanently …

A Phoenician trading-post that served as an outlet for the products of the African hinterland, Sabratha was part of the short-lived Numidian Kingdom of Massinissa before being Romanized and rebuilt in …

Jul 19, 2021 · Much like Leptis Magna, Sabratha itself was a Roman conquest rather than a Roman creation, starting life as a Phoenician city before becoming part of the Numidian Kingdom and …

Oct 15, 2025 · Sabratha is an ancient city in Libya that is known for its well-preserved Roman ruins, including a theater, forum, and temple complex. The city was also a prominent trading center in …

Sabratha, located on Libya’s Mediterranean coast, was a thriving Phoenician trading post that evolved into a prominent Roman city, serving as a key maritime and commercial hub with rich cultural and …

May 27, 2024 · Sabratha‘s story began around the 6th century BC when Phoenician traders established a small settlement on the Libyan coast. The Phoenicians, renowned for their maritime prowess, were …

UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982. Sabratha—an ancient Phoenician coastal settlement later developed into a Roman city—stands as a striking testament to North Africa’s classical urban heritage.

A Phoenician trading-post that served as an outlet for the products of the African hinterland, Sabratha was part of the short-lived Numidian Kingdom of Massinissa before being Romanized and rebuilt in …

Sep 12, 2019 · Sabratha was an ancient port city on the coast of North Africa (in modern-day Libya). The site was originally inhabited by the indigenous Berber Zwagha tribe in the 8th century BCE …