- ► Communal tombs uncovered in Upper Egypt
- ► Roman catacomb discovered at Saqqara necropolis
- ► Neolithic era temple unearthed in southeastern Turkey
- ► The oldest pearl discovered near Abu Dhabi
- ► Ancient gilded coffin is returned to Egypt
- ► 1000 years old royal tomb found in north China
- ► Largest ancient ruins of distillery discovered in China
- ► Stunning ancient skull discovered in Ethiopia
- ► Mural from 3800 years ago unearthed in Peru
- ► Ancient Egyptian yeasts used to bake modern bread
Ghat Fortress
Ghat Fortress
Ghat Fortress is an old Ottomans fortress located in Ghat city in Ghat District in the Fezzan region of southwestern Libya. It was built in the 17th century AD. In the 20th century AD the Italians rebuilt the fortress that dominates the city from the hill of Koukemen.
Site Information
Country: Libya
District: Ghat District
Category: Castles and Fortresses
Site History: 17th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Italian
Site Features: Islamic & Italian Monuments
Exact Location
Loading...
Weather In Site
- Humidity: %
- Wind:
Powered by: OpenWeatherMap
Libya Map
by amCharts
Rating
Add Your Comment
The published comments do not represent the opinion of our site, but express the opinion of their publishers.
Please Log in to post your comments about Ghat Fortress.