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Great Tours: Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean

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Among the remarkable and intact ancient cities of Libya, encounter Cyrene, founded by the Greeks, and wealthy from its exports of the local plant silphium. Learn about its lavish monuments, proclaiming the city's prosperity, and its later rule by Egypt and Rome. Then, visit the stunning and richly decorated ruins of Leptis Magna, which prospered on inland trade under Rome.

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