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,
:’) Thanks JPB.
had this old link, didn’t check it:
http://www.ansamed.info/en/img/top/in2041pl_20091204.jpg
Whoops, that’s a new link. The other story about this is here:
http://www.ansamed.info/en/top/ME13.XAM19315.html
I’ve been there also. Sabratha as well. They are impressive ruins.
Mom was an antiquties pilferer: I have a piece of mosaic flooring from that area on my bookshelf.