Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
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Chalcolithic
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Iron Age
Classical Period
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Early Modern Period
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Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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Sabratha is an archaeological site located near present-day Sabratha, Libya, recognized for its historical significance as a Phoenician trading post and later a Roman city. Founded by Phoenician settlers in the 6th or 5th century BCE, it became a prosperous town under Roman influence, particularly in the 2nd and 3rd centuries CE. Initially part of the Numidian Kingdom, Sabratha was Romanized and underwent significant urban development during the Roman period. The city did not sustain its prosperity beyond the 7th century CE following the Arab conquest. Today, Sabratha stands as a testament to the region's rich classical heritage and is considered one of Libya's major archaeological sites, alongside Lepcis Magna.
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