Bayda

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Bayda

Bayda or Elbeida is a commercial and industrial city in eastern Libya. Bayda's history stretches back to Ancient Greece, when it was known as Balagrae. One of the greatest attractions in the city is the tomb of a famous companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, Ruwaifi bin Thabit al-Ansari.

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Country: Libya

District: Jabal al Akhdar District

Category: Historic Cities and Regions

Site History: 7th Century BC

Oldest Culture: Ancient Greeks

Later Cultures: Roman + Islamic

Site Features: Mixed Monuments

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Elevation: 609 m

UNESCO

World Heitage Sites in Libya Tentative Lists in Libya

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