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Bu Njem
Bu Njem
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Bu Njem
Bu Njem, ancient Gholaia, is an archaeological site in Libya where excavations have identified a Roman fort dating back to the 3rd century AD. The fort was part of the Limes Tripolitanus which was a frontier zone of defence of the Roman Empire.
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Country: Libya
District: Sirte District
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 3rd Century AD
Oldest Culture: Roman
Later Cultures: Roman
Site Features: Roman Monuments
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Elevation: 95 m
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Archaeological Sites in Libya
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Castles and Fortresses in Libya
Castles and Fortresses in Sirte District
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