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Archaeological Site of Cyrene

The Architecture of Libya encompasses various architectural styles that exist in Libya.

Roman

The archaeological sites of Cyrene, Leptis Magna, and Sabratha are UNESCO World Heritage sites.[1][2][3]

Islamic

The Sidi Darghut Mosque and Gurgi Mosque are examples of Ottoman architecture in Libya.

Italian period

Tripoli Cathedral

During the Italian Libya period, several buildings were constructed including the Tripoli Cathedral, Benghazi Cathedral, and Governor's Palace, Asmara.[4]

Modern

Skyscrapers such as Tripoli Tower, Corinthia Hotel Tripoli, and JW Marriott Tripoli were built in the 21st century.

References

  1. ^ "Archaeological Site of Cyrene". UNESCO.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Archaeological Site of Sabratha". UNESCO.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ "Archaeological Site of Leptis Magna". UNESCO.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ McLaren, Brian (2006). Architecture and Tourism in Italian Colonial Libya: An Ambivalent Modernism. University of Washington Press. ISBN 978-0-295-98542-8.
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