Olbia, Libya

Olbia, also known as Theodorias, is an archaeological site located in the Cyrenaica region of modern Libya. Established initially as a Roman and Byzantine town, it was later refounded in 539 CE by the Byzantine Empress Theodora after its destruction by the Vandals and incursions by Laguatan nomads. The site is renowned for its two Byzantine churches, one of which is now part of the Qasr Libya Museum. Notably, the location features fifty beautiful mosaic panels that depict the known world and commemorate the town's refoundation. These mosaics, along with the churches, are significant indicators of the site's historical and cultural value, reflecting the religious and artistic endeavors of the Byzantine period.