Eastern Basilica in Apollonia, Christian basilica ruins in Apollonia, Libya.
The rectangular Eastern Basilica contains stone walls, pillars, and an elongated nave leading to a central apse facing the Mediterranean Sea.
Built during the late Roman period, this religious structure replaced earlier buildings and continued functioning through Byzantine control of North Africa.
The basilica's architectural elements and decorative mosaics demonstrate the integration of Christian practices into the regional architectural traditions.
Visitors can access the archaeological site through Susah city, with guided tours available to explore the basilica's remaining structures.
The basilica's elevated position provides direct views of excavated ancient harbor structures that connected Apollonia to Mediterranean maritime networks.
Location: Susah
Address: سوسه ابولونيا، WX2C+V8X, Susah, Libya
GPS coordinates: 32.90223,21.97087
Latest update: March 11, 2025 19:46
Libya holds some of the Mediterranean world's most important ancient ruins. You can walk through Roman cities like Leptis Magna, where a 16,000-seat amphitheater still stands, or explore the Greek settlement of Cyrene, founded more than 2,500 years ago. Berber communities left their mark across the landscape, from the fortified mountain villages of Nalut to the desert town of Ghadames, where covered streets and traditional irrigation systems have survived for over a thousand years. Beyond the ancient cities, Libya's museums bring these civilizations to life. The Zliten Museum houses beautiful mosaics and sculptures from the Roman period, while the Benghazi National Museum displays pottery, coins, and artifacts uncovered over the past century. You can also visit the Gurgi Mosque in Tripoli, an 18th-century building with Ottoman decorations and Italian marble that shows how cultures mixed in this region. The landscape itself tells stories. In the heart of the Sahara, the Ubari Oasis offers a surprising sight—lakes surrounded by palms and sand dunes, a place where Tuareg people have lived for generations. Rock carvings scattered across the desert, mountain ranges, and hidden oases reveal how people adapted to this harsh environment over thousands of years.
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