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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Libya: A Journey through History, Culture, and Natural Wonders" Embark on a captivating journey through Libya

Background imageLibya Collection: The Tombs of Garamantes, Jarma (Germa), Fezzan, Libya

The Tombs of Garamantes, Jarma (Germa), Fezzan, Libya

Background imageLibya Collection: Prehistoric rock paintings, Wadi Teshuinat, Akakus, Sahara desert, Fezzan, Libya

Prehistoric rock paintings, Wadi Teshuinat, Akakus, Sahara desert, Fezzan, Libya

Background imageLibya Collection: Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Background imageLibya Collection: Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari Oasis, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari Oasis, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Background imageLibya Collection: Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Background imageLibya Collection: Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Background imageLibya Collection: Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Picturesque orange Dunes of Ubari, Sahara Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Background imageLibya Collection: A map of the city and port of Tripoli in Barbary, 1675 (coloured engraving)

A map of the city and port of Tripoli in Barbary, 1675 (coloured engraving)
7340047 A map of the city and port of Tripoli in Barbary, 1675 (coloured engraving) by Seller, John (1632-97); 42x53 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageLibya Collection: Tripoli in Libya. 17th century illustration. French

Tripoli in Libya. 17th century illustration. French
5306376 Tripoli in Libya. 17th century illustration. French; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageLibya Collection: Tripoli, A Vaulted Street (colour litho)

Tripoli, A Vaulted Street (colour litho)
8664967 Tripoli, A Vaulted Street (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tripoli, A Vaulted Street)

Background imageLibya Collection: Medals of Cyrenaean King Battus and Queen Pheretima 1, 2, 3, King Magas 4, the oracle of Ammon 5, 6

Medals of Cyrenaean King Battus and Queen Pheretima 1, 2, 3, King Magas 4, the oracle of Ammon 5, 6
FLO4620742 Medals of Cyrenaean King Battus and Queen Pheretima 1, 2, 3, King Magas 4, the oracle of Ammon 5, 6, and Cyrenean priests 7, 8

Background imageLibya Collection: The ruins of the castle of Bonjem, in the region of Fezzan (Libya). Lithography for the book

The ruins of the castle of Bonjem, in the region of Fezzan (Libya). Lithography for the book
FLO4634967 The ruins of the castle of Bonjem, in the region of Fezzan (Libya). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by Friedrich

Background imageLibya Collection: Libya costumes: woman playing bagpipes and veiled dancer from Tripoli. Lithography for the book

Libya costumes: woman playing bagpipes and veiled dancer from Tripoli. Lithography for the book
FLO4634929 Libya costumes: woman playing bagpipes and veiled dancer from Tripoli. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by Friedrich

Background imageLibya Collection: Map of Tripoli (Libya) and Tunisia, circa 1870. 19th century lithography

Map of Tripoli (Libya) and Tunisia, circa 1870. 19th century lithography
NWI4855569 Map of Tripoli (Libya) and Tunisia, circa 1870. 19th century lithography.; (add.info.: Map of Tripoli (Libya) and Tunisia, circa 1870

Background imageLibya Collection: Tripoli, City Gate (colour litho)

Tripoli, City Gate (colour litho)
8664965 Tripoli, City Gate (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tripoli, City Gate)

Background imageLibya Collection: Marine identification signs in the 1880s. Including standard flags of England, Spain, Japan, Russia

Marine identification signs in the 1880s. Including standard flags of England, Spain, Japan, Russia
NWI4846581 Marine identification signs in the 1880s. Including standard flags of England, Spain, Japan, Russia, United States of America, France, Isle of Man, Holland, Denmark, Portugal, Austria

Background imageLibya Collection: Fire of the American ship 'Philadelphia' caused by pirates in the port of Tripoli (North Africa)

Fire of the American ship "Philadelphia" caused by pirates in the port of Tripoli (North Africa), 1804
NWI4832834 Fire of the American ship "Philadelphia" caused by pirates in the port of Tripoli (North Africa), 1804

Background imageLibya Collection: Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; reverse, 1766 (silver)

Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; reverse, 1766 (silver)
7339291 Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; reverse, 1766 (silver) by Soranzo, Mario (fl.1765); 3.3x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageLibya Collection: Shoua women with a baby, a spear and an archer from the Kanem Empire (Chad and Libya)

Shoua women with a baby, a spear and an archer from the Kanem Empire (Chad and Libya)
FLO4635176 Shoua women with a baby, a spear and an archer from the Kanem Empire (Chad and Libya). Lithography for the book

Background imageLibya Collection: Murzuk Castle, oasis of the Fezzan region (Libya). Lithography for the book

Murzuk Castle, oasis of the Fezzan region (Libya). Lithography for the book
FLO4635014 Murzuk Castle, oasis of the Fezzan region (Libya). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche

Background imageLibya Collection: Libya costumes: a woman from Tripoli sitting on cushions and a woman veiled in burqa

Libya costumes: a woman from Tripoli sitting on cushions and a woman veiled in burqa, with a man in turban
FLO4634903 Libya costumes: a woman from Tripoli sitting on cushions and a woman veiled in burqa, with a man in turban. Lithography for the book

Background imageLibya Collection: West Africa, 1679

West Africa, 1679
2902124 West Africa, 1679; (add.info.: West Africa, 1679.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Background imageLibya Collection: Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; obverse, 1766 (silver)

Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; obverse, 1766 (silver)
7339290 Counter commemorating the demonstration against the Tripoli pirates, 1766; obverse, 1766 (silver) by Soranzo, Mario (fl.1765); 3.3x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageLibya Collection: View of Tripoli, Libya, 1862. French illustration

View of Tripoli, Libya, 1862. French illustration
5304701 View of Tripoli, Libya, 1862. French illustration; (add.info.: View of Tripoli, Libya, 1862. French illustration); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageLibya Collection: A city in Libya after the Cosmographia of Julius Solinus (14th century). In the middle row

A city in Libya after the Cosmographia of Julius Solinus (14th century). In the middle row
GIA5033683 A city in Libya after the Cosmographia of Julius Solinus (14th century). In the middle row, in the center and on the left you can recognize Sabratha and Leptis Magna.; (add.info)

Background imageLibya Collection: Tripoli (engraving)

Tripoli (engraving)
8638441 Tripoli (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tripoli. Illustration for Dictionnaire Universel Illustre De La Geographie et Des Voyages edited)

Background imageLibya Collection: Sponge fishing, Syria (engraving)

Sponge fishing, Syria (engraving)
8677011 Sponge fishing, Syria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sponge fishing, Syria: sponge market at Tripoli)

Background imageLibya Collection: Ports and rades of the Mediterranean Sea. Detail depicting North Africa's coasts with Tunisia

Ports and rades of the Mediterranean Sea. Detail depicting North Africa's coasts with Tunisia and Libya
JEB4874599 Ports and rades of the Mediterranean Sea. Detail depicting North Africa's coasts with Tunisia and Libya, map by Henri Michelot and Laurent Bremond. Municipal library of Marseille

Background imageLibya Collection: A Coptic monk and an Ethiopian monk, with portraits of men from Ethiopia and Libya

A Coptic monk and an Ethiopian monk, with portraits of men from Ethiopia and Libya
FLO4635079 A Coptic monk and an Ethiopian monk, with portraits of men from Ethiopia and Libya. Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by

Background imageLibya Collection: Costume of the Tibbo people, near the town of Gatrone, Fezzan region (Libya)

Costume of the Tibbo people, near the town of Gatrone, Fezzan region (Libya)
FLO4635012 Costume of the Tibbo people, near the town of Gatrone, Fezzan region (Libya). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by

Background imageLibya Collection: Egyptian farmer on his threshing instrument pulls by two oxen and a salesman carrying a bag of goods

Egyptian farmer on his threshing instrument pulls by two oxen and a salesman carrying a bag of goods
FLO4634936 Egyptian farmer on his threshing instrument pulls by two oxen and a salesman carrying a bag of goods. Lithography for the book

Background imageLibya Collection: Psamtek enters Ashdod (litho)

Psamtek enters Ashdod (litho)
8661081 Psamtek enters Ashdod (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Psamtek enters Ashdod)

Background imageLibya Collection: War of Tripoli or War of the Barbaresque Coast (1801-1805): the bombing of Tripoli (Libya)

War of Tripoli or War of the Barbaresque Coast (1801-1805): the bombing of Tripoli (Libya)
NWI4838353 War of Tripoli or War of the Barbaresque Coast (1801-1805): the bombing of Tripoli (Libya) by American ships in 1803 - Colorful engraving of a 19th century illustration

Background imageLibya Collection: Map of Africa: This map by Nicolas Sanson d'Abbeville (1600-1667)

Map of Africa: This map by Nicolas Sanson d'Abbeville (1600-1667) depicts the kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli
JEB4874533 Map of Africa: This map by Nicolas Sanson d'Abbeville (1600-1667) depicts the kingdoms of Tunis and Tripoli

Background imageLibya Collection: Sabratha Roman archaeological site. Sabratha, Tripolitania, Libya

Sabratha Roman archaeological site. Sabratha, Tripolitania, Libya

Background imageLibya Collection: Sand dunes in the Erg Awbari. Fezzan, Libya

Sand dunes in the Erg Awbari. Fezzan, Libya

Background imageLibya Collection: Sand dunes in the Erg Awbari. Fezzan, Libya

Sand dunes in the Erg Awbari. Fezzan, Libya

Background imageLibya Collection: Sand dunes in the Erg Awbari. Sahara desert, Fezzan, Libya

Sand dunes in the Erg Awbari. Sahara desert, Fezzan, Libya

Background imageLibya Collection: Sand dunes in the Sahara desert. Akakus, Fezzan, Libya

Sand dunes in the Sahara desert. Akakus, Fezzan, Libya

Background imageLibya Collection: Sand dunes in the Sahara desert. Akakus, Fezzan, Libya

Sand dunes in the Sahara desert. Akakus, Fezzan, Libya

Background imageLibya Collection: Rock formations and sand dunes in the Akakus, Fezzan, Libya

Rock formations and sand dunes in the Akakus, Fezzan, Libya

Background imageLibya Collection: The Tombs of Garamantes. Jarma, Fezzan, Libya

The Tombs of Garamantes. Jarma, Fezzan, Libya

Background imageLibya Collection: Sand dunes in the Erg Awbari. Fezzan, Libya

Sand dunes in the Erg Awbari. Fezzan, Libya

Background imageLibya Collection: Tin Ghalega rock formation, Red Rhino Arch. Wadi Teshuinat, Akakus, Fezzan, Libya

Tin Ghalega rock formation, Red Rhino Arch. Wadi Teshuinat, Akakus, Fezzan, Libya

Background imageLibya Collection: Libyans Protesting In All Ages

Libyans Protesting In All Ages
Martin Agius

Background imageLibya Collection: An Excursion from Tunis to Zowan - Roman and Saracen Entrance-Gate to Zowan...1858. Creator: Unknown

An Excursion from Tunis to Zowan - Roman and Saracen Entrance-Gate to Zowan...1858. Creator: Unknown
An Excursion from Tunis to Zowan - Roman and Saracen Entrance-Gate to Zowan, fifty miles south from Carthage, 1858. Engraving from a sketch by Mr

Background imageLibya Collection: Oasis de Ghadames; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown

Oasis de Ghadames; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Oasis de Ghadames; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Background imageLibya Collection: Panorama de Tripoli; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown

Panorama de Tripoli; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Panorama de Tripoli; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914




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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Libya: A Journey through History, Culture, and Natural Wonders" Embark on a captivating journey through Libya, a country steeped in history and brimming with diverse landscapes. From the political map of Africa to ancient lithographs depicting Apostle Paul's missionary journeys, this North African gem offers an enchanting blend of past and present. Trace the footsteps of legendary conqueror King Alexander the Great as you navigate his vast empire through an intricate map. Marvel at Roman mosaics dating back to the 2nd century AD, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship that stands as a testament to their advanced civilization. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Leptis Magna's Forum of Septimius in Tripoli. Stand amidst its ruins and transport yourself back to an era when this bustling city was at its zenith. Witness modern warfare unfold as Apache helicopters take off from HMS Ocean during Operation Ellamy. A stark reminder that Libya has experienced both triumphs and challenges throughout its history. Venture into the mesmerizing Sahara Desert, where endless dunes stretch across horizons like waves frozen in time. Experience nature's raw beauty while discovering Umm-el Ma Lake - known as "Mother of Waters" - nestled within Ubari erg. Delve into Homeric cosmogony, unraveling ancient myths that shaped Libyan culture for centuries. Feel awe-struck by Islamic tilework adorning mosques across the country; each delicate piece telling stories etched into every vibrant hue. In Tripoli lies The Castle housing the Museum of Jamahariya – witness history come alive against a backdrop mirrored on a serene lake. And let us not forget Libya's place on Africa's political map – a nation intertwined with its continental neighbors yet standing proudly unique. Join us on this extraordinary voyage through Libya – where heritage meets innovation, natural wonders captivate souls, and diversity weaves together an unforgettable tapestry of this remarkable land.