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  • Forgotten Ancient Structure Uncovered by Devastating Libyan Floods

    10/01/2023 9:12:08 AM PDT · by SunkenCiv · 19 replies
    ARTnews ^ | September 28, 2023 | Tessa Solomon
    Recent floods in Libya have uncovered long-buried archaeological structures in an ancient Greek settlement outside the devastated city of Derna. The magnitude of the catastrophe, however, is impeding preservation efforts.Local authorities discovered the structure while surveying the damage to Cyrene, a Greek city founded in 631 BCE. Cyrene thrived in the fourth century BCE as a center for agricultural and commercial activity, and holds several ancient landmarks such as a temples dedicated to Zeus and Apollo, respectively.But Cyrene is now in dire need of aid after an aging dam burst earlier this month near Derna, unleashing a torrent of water...
  • Libyan Forces Defy Cease-Fire, Engage in Battle for Rebel Stronghold

    03/19/2011 7:53:15 AM PDT · by Marine_Uncle · 8 replies
    Fox News ^ | March 19, 2011 | Fox News
    Libyan forces struck Saturday at the heart of the rebellion against Muammar al-Qaddafi, shelling the outskirts of the rebel capital and launching airstrikes in defiance of international demands for a halt to the fighting. Muammar al-Qadhafi called the United Nations resolution authorizing international military intervention in Libya as "invalid." The Libyan leader says he sent a message to President Barack Obama defending his decision to attack rebel cities: "If you found them taking over American cities by the force of arms, tell me what you would do." Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/03/19/plane-shot-rebel-held-city-libya-113932449/#ixzz1H3aK7mze