The Archaeological Site of Ptolemais
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The Archaeological Site of Ptolemais is part of the Tentative list of Libya in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The Archaeological Site of Ptolemais comprises a port city of Greek origin with a Hellenistic urban planning. In 96 BC it became a Roman possession and developed into a provincial capital. The ruins have been well-preserved due to having been buried by sand.
Map of The Archaeological Site of Ptolemais
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Site Info
- Full Name
- The Archaeological Site of Ptolemais
- Country
- Libya
- Added
- 2020
- Type
- Cultural
- Categories
- Archaeological site - Ancient Greece Archaeological site - Ancient Rome
- Link
- By ID
Site History
2020 Revision
Renomination of former TWHS Ptolemais (1984-1985)
2020 Added to Tentative List
1985 Requested by State Party to not be examined
1984 Rejected
Did not meet requirements