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Ghirza
Ghirza
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Ghirza
Ghirza is the modern name of an ancient city of times Roman. It is located in Misrata District, Libya. The best-preserved remains belong to two necropolis, north and south, with mausoleums richly decorated in a style that mixes elements of Roman and indigenous people.
Site Information
Country: Libya
District: Misrata District
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 2nd Century AD
Oldest Culture: Roman
Later Cultures: Roman
Site Features: Roman Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Official Name: Archaeological Site of Ghirza
Date of Submission: 2020
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