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  • Gasr Banat

  • Gasr Banat

    Gasr Banat or Gasr Isawi is an archaeological site in Libya and the location of an Ancient Roman centenarium or "perched" oppidum. The area is also used as a semi-permanent camp for nomads. Evidence from pottery found around the site suggests the date of construction was in the 3rd century AD.
    Archaeological Site
    Gasr Banat
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    Gasr Banat

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    Libya

    Misrata

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    3rd Century AD

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