TOUR LIBYA

Thursday, October 4, 2007

Traditional Music Touring Libya

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

الكفرة Alkufra

excursion out to Saharan dunes of Ramlat Adduada, in this area there are incredibly 10 approx lakes surrounded by green vegetation and palm trees

Apollonia.
Ancient Apollonia, which was Cyrene’s port for a thousand years and its ruins form an essential part of the whole archeological complex, originally constructed by the Greeks when they began to develop their naval merchant fleets, modern Sousa was founded in 1897as a colony of Muslim refugees from Crete and there is a decindely non African strain apparent in its population. It was extensively rebuilt in the Italian occupation as a port for a coastal shipping
The first important monument to be encountered is the Extra-Mural Church, only a corner of the outer walls of this church is visible. The church is remarkable for the traces of a triple apse – Triconchos- surviving in the cactus garden at its east end, the Hellenistic City Walls of Apollonia are well preserved through their landward course, continue toward The Theatre which lies immediately outside the eastern rampart, it is of a Greek type and of Hellenistic date; but it was remodeled under the Emperor Domitian 92-96 A.D, another monuments are the three churches Western, eastern and Central built around the 6th century.

Ghadames

Ghadames, known as the ‘Pearl of the Desert’, is a unique desert oasis town 800km (500 miles) southwest of Tripoli. The old town’s unique architecture consists of white-washed mud walls and covered labyrinthine walkways that are only lit by overhead skylights and open squares. Worth seeing are the D’jmaa al-Kabir mosque, where the minaret can be climbed for a wonderful panorama of the city; Mulberry Square, site of the old slave market; and the House Museum, that displays traditional mercantile furnishings. Nearby are the Zallaf Sand Dunes, home to the native Tuareng tribe. Saline lakes with high mineral content and palm trees surround the dunes. In this unusual environment visitors can enjoy relaxing sand baths and salt-lake bathing.

Benghazi

Benghazi is Libya’s second-largest city, located on the Eastern edge of the Gulf of Sirt. Far more commercial and less aesthetically pleasing then Tripoli, Benghazi is nevertheless a popular tourist spot due to its close proximity to a number of beautiful beaches. Ras Alteen is a nearby beach with pristine white sands. It has recently been the location of an amazing archaeological discovery where Greek and Byzantine graves from a colossal underwater city were recovered. Other historical sites include the battlefield of Tobruk, 140km east of Ras Alteen, and the town of Cyrene, 245km east of Benghazi. The lush forested range of the Green Mountains is easily reached from Benghazi and Ras Alteen and is a great area for walking. A suspended cave named after the apostle Mark, who was thought to have been raised in the Green Mountains, can be found in the Marcus Valley.

Tripoli

TripoliLibya’s capital has retained much of its historical heritage; Tripoli’s old walled city is a picturesque African jumble of narrow alleyways leading to traditional mosques, houses and khans (public houses). The architecture is a fusion of the country’s many rulers and includes Turkish, Spanish, Maltese and Italian influences. Worth seeing is the ancient Marcus Aurelian Arch, the Al Nagha and Ahmed Pash mosques, and some of the many vibrant souqs (markets) in the heart of Medina (Tripoli’s center). Situated on a promontory above the city is Assai al-Hamra (Red Castle); a spectacular fortress stretching over an area of approximately 13,000 sq meters, that houses a maze of courtyards and buildings. Next to the castle on the Green Square is the Jamahiriya Museum that was designed in conjunction with UNESCO. Classical artifacts such as ancient mosaics and statues are among the extensive collection displayed here. Visitors to the city can also enjoy a number of beautiful Mediterranean beaches.

Monday, May 21, 2007

Cyrene قورينا

أسست في حدود سنة 631 ق. م عن طريق بعض المغامرين الإغريقوكان باتوس أول حاكم للمدينة ولمدة 40 سنة. وشهدت أوج ازدهارها من نشاط زراعي وتجاري في القرن الرابع قبل الميلاد.

تأريخ المدينة
قد تبعث اداريا كل الامبراطوريات التي تعاقبت على حكم شمال ليبيا من الجمهوريين سنة 414 ق م إلى الإسكندر الأكبر والحكام الاغريق سنة 332 إلى الرومان 96 ق م إلى البيزنطيين 324 م إلى الفتح الاسلامي 635 م.

عظمة المدينة
تتميز المدينةبالحمامات اليونانية ومعبد (زيوس) الفخم ومعبد أبولو وغيره من المعابد والاغورا ومجلس الشورى، وقلعة الاكرابوليس. وفي العهد الروماني أدخل بعض التحويرات على المباني اليونانية وشيد الكثير من المباني الجديدة ومنها الحمامات الرومانية والمسرح ورواق هرقل والكثير من المعابد والنصب، والسور الخارجي الذي بني في القرنين الأول والثاني للميلاد، كما يوجد العديد من الكنائس التي تعود للعهد البيزنطي.

المدينة في الانجيل والتوراة
ذكرت شحات (قورينة) في النسخة العربية من الانجيل باسم القيروان: مرقس 15-21 "فسخّروا رجلا مجتازاً كان آتيا من الحقل وهو سمعان القيرواني ابو ألكسندرس وروفس ليحمل صليبه". كما ذكرت في التوراة في سفر المكابيين