Leptis Magna

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The reemergence of a late Philadelphia artist  -  Oct 26, 2008
Philadelphia Inquirer,Mel Davis' first one-person show at Larry Becker Contemporary Art joins two bodies of work: the latest paintings from her "Leptis Magna" series,

The Ties That Bind  -  Nov 11, 2008
IEEE Spectrum,Those early ties with Europe are apparent from the Roman ruins that remain there, including those of Leptis Magna, in Libya. The spectacular theater of this

Libya: Country Opens Door to Tourists  -  Nov 15, 2008
AllAfrica.com,On the northwestern coast, about 120 kilometres east of Tripoli, is Leptis Magna, among the most significant cities of the Roman Empire and one of five

Ruby Isabel (IRE)  -  Nov 11, 2008
SkySportsLEPTIS MAGNA 150-1 (10-5) Towards rear, headway 6th, tailed off when pulled up 2 out in race won by Barnhill Brownie (10-12) at Wincanton 2m 6f nov hdl (4)

NATURE OF THINGS  -  Oct 30, 2008
Toronto Star,In Tunisia, they ride into the desert to see the set of the first Star Wars movie, and in Libya visit the ancient Roman ruins at Sabratha and Leptis Magna

Compleat Artist (IRE)  -  Oct 25, 2008
SkySportsLEPTIS MAGNA 10-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden and struggling final 3f, 8th of 11, 8l behind Sofia's Star (8-11) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs

Lønnsom handel med olivenolje gjorde provins til verdensby:  -  Oct 29, 2008
Illustrert Vitenskap,I det som i dag er Libya, ligger ruinene av Leptis Magna, en av Romerrikets viktigste byer i Afrika. Takket være de enorme olivenlundene som leverte olje

Nero romano  -  Nov 7, 2008
L'Opinione,Perché Settimio Severo nacque in Africa, a Leptis Magna, nell’attuale Libia. E se la faccenda arriva all’orecchio del Colonnello Gheddafi quello ci chiede,

De Michelis: "Reagan non ci sopportava più ma poi ci chiese di ...  -  Oct 31, 2008
il Giornale,Del resto Leptis Magna e Sabratha erano già romane a pieno titolo, ricche di reperti molto più di tante altre zone d’Italia». Gli americani non gradivano

Libye : Entre Mer et Désert, un film de Anne-Sophie TIBERGHIEN  -  Oct 23, 2008
Kabyle.com,Venez admirer le somptueux théâtre romain de Sabratha, parcourir les ruines de Leptis Magna, Ptolémaïs, Cyrène… antiques cités florissantes aux fastes

Schifano 1934-1998, Galleria del Credito Valtellinese, Fondazione ...  -  Nov 3, 2008
TK,C’è spazio per il ricordo del libico luogo natìo, Leptis Magna, su una gettata di sabbia: Io sono nato qua 20-9-34, già evidente nei colori mediterranei

Winter walking - Loving Libya  -  Sep 16, 2008
Easier (press release),Other highlights include visits to the Roman cities of Sabaratha, boasting one of the finest theatres in antiquity, and magnificent Leptis Magna,

A final family fling in Libya  -  Aug 29, 2008
Times Online,Leptis Magna, 120km east of the city, is probably the best-preserved Roman city in the world. For several entrancing hours Saeed guided us through the

Cruising the Nile in style  -  Sep 11, 2008
Easier (press release),...with sightseeing at the National Museum, time to explore the old souk and a day at the utterly breathtaking, UNESCO Heritage site of Leptis Magna.

Tiger has the class to prevail  -  Sep 23, 2008
Herald.ie,KEMPTON: 6.20 Timpanist, 6.50 Mazaris, 7.20 Aladdin's Lamp, 7.50 Ten To The Dozen, 8.20 Edie Superstar, 8.50 Wind Flow, 9.20 Leptis Magna.

Utat Viaggi presenta il catalogo Libia  -  Sep 16, 2008
Travel Quotidiano,...il Fezzan e la cittadina di Ghadames; "La magia del deserto e la splendida Leptis Magna", otto giorni, sul deserto libico per visitare Leptis Magna.

Archeologia sommersa al Rotary Club Senigallia  -  Sep 12, 2008
60019.it,La relazione ha messo in luce come al porto di Leptis Magna, terzo per importanza in epoca romana dopo Ostia e Civitavecchia e molto simile a quello di

Libië 4x4 Afrika Expeditie Self-drive  -  Sep 25, 2008
HotFrog (persbericht),...naar het noorden in de richting van Shawayrif, om aan de Middelandse Zee kust nog de beroemde Romeinse nederzettingen bij Leptis Magna te bekijken.

As cidades litorâneas do país norte-africano guardam ruínas ...  -  Sep 9, 2008
UOL Viagem,Junto de Sebratha, Leptis Magna é um dos principais destinos turísticos da Líbia, que está começando a ser descoberta pelos viajantes, depois de séculos

Nouvelle brochure Point Afrique  -  Sep 21, 2008
I-Voyages,En Namibie, en Ethiopie, en Libye, du désert aux ruines de Leptis Magna, au Maroc dans le Haut Atlas, de parcs en villages au Sénégal, au sud du Burkina

Il Cavaliere a Bengasi Un'autostrada di scuse  -  Aug 31, 2008
Il Manifesto,Nel '99 D'Alema arrivò a Tripoli con la Venere di Leptis Magna, sontuosa scultura del II secolo rubata da Italo Balbo per regalarla a Goreing,

Unbekannte Schätze und Wüstensand ohne Ende  -  Sep 2, 2008
Backnanger Kreiszeitung,Mehr aber noch Leptis Magna, eine der imposantesten Städte der Antike. Die Ruinen noch in frischer Erinnerung fragt sich Gerda Bühner: „Welch

Servizi del Giorno  -  Sep 1, 2008
Agenzia Internazionale Stampa Estero,Quanto al turismo, "il made in Italy è in prima linea nei progetti avviati sia nell’area limitrofa a Tripoli sia nella zona di Leptis Magna e Sabrata",

Roman holiday in Libya  -  15 Aug 2008
Ottawa Citizen,While most of the Mediterranean shoreline is thronged all summer long with Europe's bronzed and beautiful, the coastline at Leptis Magna is largely empty of

Voyage to Libya Offers Rare Opportunity  -  Aug 6, 2008
MarketWatchTravelers will explore World Heritage sites including the Acropolis with its new museum in Athens; sprawling Leptis Magna, the towering sea-side theater of

Libya a virgin land for lovers of archeology  -  Jul 24, 2008
Alarab online,Perhaps Sabratha and Leptis Magna are the most significant locations that represent the best these very epochs. It is not that difficult to access these two

Ewan McGregor "Long Way Down"  -  Aug 13, 2008
TheForce.netRoman road in Italy, Roman Ampitheatres in El Jem, Tunisia, and Roman city Leptis Magna in Sabratha, Libya, all wonderful and beautiful ancient ruins.

GAME SET LOOKS A SOVEREIGN STAR  -  Aug 13, 2008
Sportinglife.co.za,By Ashley Iveson, PA Sport BEVERLEY: 2.10 Parchment, 2.40 Cash In The Attic, 3.15 Tufton, 3.50 Rose Of Coma, 4.25 Out Of India, 5.00 Leptis Magna.

Debut victory for Murgia  -  Aug 7, 2008
Norwich Evening News,Leptis Magna had not run a decent race for a year, but he came good as the 4-1 favourite to win the PKF (UK) LLP Selling Handicap.

Titan HiTours launches 2009 brochure  -  Aug 1, 2008
Easier (press release),The brochure also features a new 12-day Libya & Leptis Magna tour. This thorough exploration of one of North Africa’s most captivating countries includes a

Thoughts of success at Yarmouth  -  Aug 6, 2008
Norfolk Eastern Daily Press,Yarmouth: 5.35 Fun In The Sun, 6.06 Handful Of Magic, 6.35 Leptis Magna, 7.05 Liberty Belle, 7.35 Colorado Springs, 8.05 Naughty Thoughts.

Paradox of an Unknown Paradise By Sondos Elgatit  -  Aug 2, 2008
Tripoli Post,...with tourists increasingly flocking to the Leptis Magna and Cyrene as Libya's five United Nations World Heritage sites have become better known.

Local native thrived after losing Monessen mill job  -  Jul 25, 2008
Monessen Valley Independent,That world has included stops in Libya, the Mediterranean Sea at Tripoli and Misurata, the ancient ruins at Leptis Magna and Sabrata and the Caribbea

Reisen auf eigene Faust  -  Jul 24, 2008
NZZ Online,Vor den Überresten der Markthalle in Leptis Magna steht noch das steinerne Normmass: Eine punische Elle ist ein wenig länger als ein römischer Fuss.

Il buen retiro di poeti e artisti  -  Aug 7, 2008
Il Tempo,...dai magnifici Cinquanta dei vari Moravia, Pasolini e dei conti Volpi di Misurata che costruirono una villa faraonica ispirata alla Leptis Magna libica.

Una familia malagueña en la tierra de Séptimo Severo  -  Aug 9, 2008
La Opinión de Málaga,Además de la medina y el castillo construido por Carlos V en Trípoli, recomienda la belleza del desierto libio y la ciudad romana de Leptis Magna,

Schifano, pittore don Giovanni  -  Jul 27, 2008
La Stampa,La materia di Leptis Magna, Io sono nato qui che riporta la data in cui questo è successo: 20-9-34, la luminosità del quadro con le biciclette,

Amanshausers Welt: 95 Tunesien  -  Jul 17, 2008
Die Presse,Ich kenne einige römische Ausgrabungsstätten: Palmyra, Leptis Magna, den Michaelerplatz in Wien. Ehrlich gesagt finde ich die Atmosphäre freigelegter Böden

The Complete Guide To: Hadrian's Empire  -  Apr 11, 2008
Independent,He visited the Roman town of Leptis Magna, where he commissioned the construction of an impressive bath building. Excavation of the site did not start until

Libya - A future in the past  -  Apr 8, 2008
Easier (press release),Next, a full day is spent amongst the baths, forum, temples and basilica at one of the world’s greatest ancient sites, Leptis Magna.

Alternative approach pays off for Roger Allard  -  22 Feb 2008
Times Online,His ships do not operate in the Mediterranean in the hottest months, although there are trips to Istanbul, or the former Roman colony of Leptis Magna in

The classical ruins of Leptis Magna in Libya  -  Jan 29, 2008
Irish Independent,Andante's five-day "Bare Bones" tour of the magnificent classical ruins of Leptis Magna in Libya (pictured) spends two days at the vast North African site,

Blog: Keeping time with Gaddafi (+photos)  -  Jan 24, 2008
New Zealand Herald,We were bound for Libya's premier tourist attractions - the spectacular Roman ruins of Leptis Magna. My travel companions were suitably coy about their

Catch it or Regret It  -  Feb 13, 2008
Philadelphia citypaper.net,For Leptis Magna (Nocturne), Mel Davis applied 40 thin, transparent layers of paint with a soft brush so that the painting held more light, resulting in a

Christopher Kelly  -  Feb 13, 2008
London Review of Books (subscription),...of the sharp-nosed fish’), they were not aiming to uncover another set of impressive ruins that could rival those of Leptis Magna, Ephesus or Pompeii.

New look at old world  -  Nov 26, 2007
Times Record News,On the northwestern coast, about 75 miles east of Tripoli, is Leptis Magna, among the most significant cities of the Roman Empire and one of five UNESCO

Tripoli: my kind of town  -  Nov 19, 2007
Telegraph.co.uk,...collection of antiquities, including mosaics and statues from the unmissable sites of Leptis Magna and Sabratha (about an hour's drive from Tripoli).

Exclusive: Son of Qaddhafi: Strange Bedfellow?  -  Nov 6, 2007
Family Security Matters,...the draw of Mediterranean beaches and the Sahara desert, Libya boasts some of the most impressive ancient ruins in the world, including Leptis Magna.

Libya opens door to tourists but obstacles remain in the former ...  -  Oct 12, 2007
The Canadian PressOn the northwestern coast, about 120 kilometres east of Tripoli, is Leptis Magna, among the most significant cities of the Roman Empire and one of five

Pumpkins can be scary Libya seeks tourists  -  Oct 15, 2007
Tuscaloosa News (subscription),Libya is opening its doors to tourists as part of its plan to shed its pariah state image. n The Roman ruins of Leptis Magna, northwestern Libya: These

Next week on Things To Try Before You Die  -  Aug 17, 2007
eBroadcast Australia,...getting up close to Petra, the archaeological site of breathtaking stone carvings in Jordan, and the amazing Libyan ruins of Leptis Magna.

Focus: Tripolitania  -  Jul 27, 2007
Malta Independent Online,...of Sabratha and Leptis Magna, to the busy capital, to Palm City – Corinthia’s latest project that is set to receive its first tenants in October 2008.

Yesterday’s results  -  Aug 15, 2007
Times Online,3.30 (1m) 1, Padlocked (Ahmed Ajtebi, 9-2); 2, Ba-jan Pride (5-1); 3, Leptis Magna (6-1). Blue Monkey 4-1 fav. 10 ran. NR: Fragrancy. 1Kl, 1l. D Simcock.

Yesterday’s results  -  Jul 27, 2007
Times Online,5.05 (1m) 1, Wovoka (D Holland, 9-1); 2, Leptis Magna (8-1); 3, Baylini (33-1). Fifty Cents 2-1 fav. 10 ran. NR: Don Pietro. Nk, Ol. M Channon.

Over the top in Africa  Nov 19, 2006
Among the attractions: the pyramids outside Cairo, a three-day Nile cruise, Libya and the ancient ruins of Cyrene and Leptis Magna, the Tunisian desert and a ... - Courier Mail,

My Bizarre Libyan Holiday  Nov 1, 2006
...of any Arab nation. The Roman ruins at Leptis Magna and Sabratha are among the most impressive in the Mediterranean. And they are ... - City Journal
Flood of ancient wealth Mar 28, 2006
The country's principal tourist attraction is the Roman city of Leptis Magna on the Mediterranean coast 120km east of Tripoli, served by a good road. ...
New Zealand Herald,

Find beauty in English flowers or ancient ruins in the sands of ... Mar 12, 2006
Back in Tripoli, explore the extensive ruins at Leptis Magna, considered one of the finest Roman archaeological sites in the World. ...
Sun-Sentinel.com,

Telephonetics dials up good numbers Mar 7, 2006
TELEPHONETICS, which reversed into Aim shell Leptis Magna last year, dialled in strong full-year figures to November, ahead of forecasts, and continues to ...
This is Money,

Tripoli:Gateway To Ancient Wonders Mar 10, 2006
Virtually no Roman antiquities remain visible in the city today, but the ancient sites of Sabratha and Leptis Magna outside the city have been left virtually ...
Mathaba.Net,

Change is in the air but happens slowly on the ground Mar 9, 2006
No road signs, even in Arabic, show the way to Leptis Magna, a ruined Roman seaport that is but one of many ancient sites whose scale and magnificence point to ...
Economist,

The Hottest New Weekend Getaway Feb 28, 2006
...which are proving to be a sell-out — take in Sabratha (with its giant Roman theatre that would have seated 5,000 spectators) and Leptis Magna (a World ...
Mathaba.Net,
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