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To: SunkenCiv
Been there

Leptis Magna,(Arabic: لبده‎) also known as Lectis Magna (or Lepcis Magna as it is sometimes spelled), also called Lpqy or Neapolis, was a prominent city of the Roman Empire. Its ruins are located in Al Khums, Libya,

9 posted on 12/04/2009 6:51:33 PM PST by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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To: JoeProBono

:’) Thanks JPB.

had this old link, didn’t check it:

http://www.ansamed.info/en/img/top/in2041pl_20091204.jpg


11 posted on 12/04/2009 8:00:31 PM PST by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/__Since Jan 3, 2004__Profile updated Monday, January 12, 2009)
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To: JoeProBono

Whoops, that’s a new link. The other story about this is here:

http://www.ansamed.info/en/top/ME13.XAM19315.html


12 posted on 12/04/2009 8:01:12 PM PST by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/__Since Jan 3, 2004__Profile updated Monday, January 12, 2009)
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To: JoeProBono

I’ve been there also. Sabratha as well. They are impressive ruins.


15 posted on 12/05/2009 4:33:21 AM PST by billhilly
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To: JoeProBono
Been there: me too, also Sabratha.

Mom was an antiquties pilferer: I have a piece of mosaic flooring from that area on my bookshelf.

18 posted on 12/05/2009 9:21:19 PM PST by happygrl (Hope and Change or Rope and Chains?)
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