Red Castle Museum, Archaeological museum in Tripoli, Libya
The Red Castle Museum occupies a fortified complex with multiple exhibition halls displaying artifacts from prehistoric times through modern Libyan history.
The structure originated as a defensive fort in 1510, built upon Roman foundations, and was later transformed into Libya's first national museum in 1919.
The museum exhibits numerous collections representing different periods, from Neolithic tools to Roman mosaics and Islamic architectural elements from across Libya.
The museum contains research facilities and a library with extensive documentation about archaeological discoveries, available for scholars and researchers.
During the 2011 conflict, museum staff successfully protected many valuable artifacts by securing them in special storage areas.
Location: Tripoli
Inception: 1919
Official opening: 1919
Address: V5WJ+CFF, Tripoli, Libya Tripoli Tripoli
Phone: +218213330292
GPS coordinates: 32.89592,13.18111
Latest update: May 16, 2025 06:48
Libya is home to many Roman, Greek, and Berber archaeological sites such as Leptis Magna and Cyrene. The country features ancient Saharan cities like Ghadames, religious monuments, and museums with historical collections. The territory also includes significant natural sites with rock carvings, oases, lakes, and mountain ranges.
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