Culture
Minister of Culture visits Sabha
Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development Mabrouka Tougi Othman on Tuesday conducted an inspection tour to cultural centres in the southern city of Sabha.
Ubari town
A Tuareg Berber-speaking oasis town and the capital of the Wadi Al-Hayaa District, in the Fezzan region of southwestern Libya.
The Mountain Town of Jadu
Jadu is an Amazigh town in western Libya, in the Nafusa Mountains and the Jabal Al-Gharbi District, its about 180 km away from Tripoli. It is surrounded by Al-Rujban on the
Castelverde, Libya (Qarabulli)
It is a Libyan coastal city located in the northwest of the country, 65 km from the capital city of Tripoli, 58 km from the city of Khums, and it is bordered by Qasr al-Khayyar t
UK hands back smuggled "Persephone Statue" to Libya
The Libyan Foreign Ministry said Libya's embassy in London had received the "Persephone Statue" that was smuggled out of Libya and recovered by British authorities in 2
The City of Msallata
It is located in the northwestern part of Libya, in the Murqub District, about 130 km east of Tripoli.
Wadi El-Kuf Bridge
It is a bridge located in the Green Mountain (Jabal Al-Akhdar) district. 20 km west of Bayda city, eastern Libya. It links the cities of Bayda and Al-Marj.
The School of Arts and Islamic Crafts
The Islamic Arts and Crafts School was established in Tripoli in 1895, its area is about 24,000 square meters, and it received the first batch of students in 1901. It includ
The Royal Palace of Tripoli
The Royal Palace of Tripoli is considered one of the largest and most beautiful palaces in Libya. It was built during the rule of Italo Balbo in the 1930s.
Libyan cuisine: Abambar (Tripolitanian Almond Cookies)
Abambar is a very delicious famous desserts in Libya, especially in Tripoli, it is famous for its presence at special events and occasions like weddings or graduation celebration
Libya’s must-see tourist attractions
Libya is one of the most beautiful Arab countries, which is rich in a long history that extends through ancient eras, where we find ancient Roman monuments in their most beautifu
Turkish agency reviews developing archaeological sites in Ghadames
Members from the Ghadames Municipal Council and representatives from the culture and heritage sector in the city have reached an agreement with the Turkish Agency for Cooperation
The City of Houn
Houn or Hun is an oasis town in the northern Fezzan region of southwest Libya. The town is the capital of the Jufra District.
The Libyan Desert
It is a geographical region filling the north-eastern Sahara Desert, from eastern Libya to the Western Desert of Egypt and far northwestern Sudan. The desert, in its entiret
Zuwara City
Zuwara is a coastal Berber-speaking city in Libya. It has a population of about 32,893 people. It is famous for its beaches and seafood.
Nalut Palace
Nalut Palace is a fortified granary, located in the center of the old town of Nalut district, Western Libya.
The Lion of the Desert
Omar Al-Mukhtar Mohammad Bin Farhat Al-Manifi was born in Tobruk on August 20, 1858.
Hawamid hosts exhibition of cultural monuments
The Culture and Cognitive Development Office in the Hawamid Municipality northwest of Libya hosted an exhibition of archaeological monuments and heritage collections, under the s
Exhibition in Bani Walid showcases old days of Libyan society
The first annual exhibition of manuscripts, documents, and historical photos, kicked off at the Electronic Engineering College in Bani Walid city under the supervision of the Man
The city of Sabratha
Sabratha was the westernmost of the ancient ‘three cities’ of Roman Tripolis, alongside Oea and Lepcis Magna.
Gharyan hosts workshop on future of human resources and traditional industries in the city
The Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts organized a workshop on "The Future of Human Resources and Traditional Industries" in cooperation with the Gharyan Municipal Council and t
Germany, Libya discuss cultural cooperation
A delegation from the German Embassy in Libya discussed on Sunday with the Libyan Antiquities Authority, cultural cooperation between the two countries.
Minister of Culture discusses difficulties facing ministry’s work and ways to overcome them
The Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, Mabrouka Toughi Othman, has discussed with the directors of departments and offices at the Ministry, the mechanism of work, in
Libya, Turkey cooperate to restore the old city of Tripoli
The Administration of the Old City of Tripoli met on Thursday with representatives of the Turkish “Şişmaz Group” in order to discuss methods of cooperation in the field of mainte
Traditional Libyan Bazine recipe
Bazine, a traditional and delicious Libyan food, the recipe of which varies from region to region.
Ghadames City
The ancient city of Shahat (Cyrene)
Shahat, Cyrene (Qurina), (Greek: Κυρήνη - Kyrēnē) is an ancient city founded by the Greeks in the District of the Green Mountain (Jabal Al-Akhdar), north-eastern Libya, it lies i
Ruins of the Roman Lebdah city (Leptis Magna)
Tripoli Old City (Medina)
It is the ancient center of the city, which overlooks the Mediterranean sea and surrounded by a wall.
General Tourism Authority marks National Heritage Day
The General Authority for Tourism on Saturday organized a celebration to mark the National Heritage Day, under the slogan "Mastering a handiwork is better than inheriting a fortune".
Ghadames Culture Office organizes signing event for five new books
Ghadames Culture Office organized on Monday a signing ceremony for five books by the researcher ‘Abdul Jabbar Bouzid’ and the narrator ‘Ibrahim Al-Imam’, in the presence of a num
Ghadames celebrates end of 2020 culture season
The Ghadames Culture Department has organized a ceremony to mark the conclusion of the city's 2020 cultural season.
Ghat Festival kicks off despite COVID-19
The Ghat Tourism Festival kicked off its 26th edition on Tuesday despite the coronavirus pandemic under the slogan (Creativity and Innovation is Born from the Suffering Womb).
Head of Culture Authority follows preparations of third forum of creativity
The head of the General Authority for Culture of the Government of National Accord, Hassan Wanis, paid an inspection visit to the Culture Gallery at the Tripoli International Fair on Tuesday, follo
Culture Authority organizes third session of National Book Fair
The General Authority for Culture is organizing the third session of the National Book Fair, under the slogan ‘life continues’, from 24 to 31 December at the Tripoli Internationa
The Antiquities Authority, University of Palermo review resuming work in ancient Sabratha
The First Secretary of the Italian Embassy has conducted a visit to the Antiquities Authority in Tripoli, where he was received by the head of the authority Dr.
Culture authority reviews with Turkish consul facilitating visa procedures for youths participating in training courses in Turkey
The Head of the General Culture Authority, Hassan Onis, has met with the Consul General of Turkey to discuss facilitating visa procedures for youths working at the culture author
New book center opened in Tajoura, east Tripoli
Sheikh Ali Al-Gharyani Book Center was opened in Tajoura district of Tripoli on Saturday, which will serve as a comprehensive national library.
Research, Documentation and Information Center opens new HQ in Tripoli
The General Authority for Culture has opened the new HQ of the Research, Documentation and Information Center in Tripoli.
Libyan man hands over antique coins to Tolmeita Museum, eastern Libya
The Libyan Antiquities Authority (LAA) announced on Saturday that a Libyan citizen named Fadel Adam Yunus, working at the Tourist Police Office of Tolmeita, eastern Libya had han
Ghat, the city of heritage and beauty
Ghat (photos) is an ancient city, which is 1400 km away from the capital, Tripoli, and is located in
The Red Castle of Tripoli
The Tripoli Red Castle or Assaraya Al-Hamra (photos), is one of the most important landmarks
Khums’ Equestrian and Folk Poetry Festival concluded
Khums city concluded on Sunday the Peace (Salam) Festival for Equestrian and Folk Poetry, at the Celine Club, which was sponsored by the General Authority for Culture.
Tourism Authority demands investigation into the fire in oasis of Mafo
The General Authority for Tourism expressed shock and condemnation with respect to the fire that was set to the vicinity of oasis of Mafo in Ubari south west of Libya,
Zawiya Civil Registry Office launches a cultural caravan
The Civil Registry Office of Zawiya has launched a cultural caravan to its service offices in the city.
Bani Walid Museum to undergo maintenance and restoration work
The Administration of the Bani Walid Museum has begun maintenance and restoration work in sections of the museum, which is located in the city center, in readiness for its reopen
Libyans celebrate National Day for Tabu Culture
The Tabu Studies Centre in Tripoli has celebrated the Tabu Culture Day which falls on September 15, in the presence of the Minister of State for the Displaced Persons, Youssef Ha
The Darghut Mosque
With the expansion of the Ottoman Empire on the Libyan territory in the 16th century, the new rulers gave great interest and priority to mosque construction.
Gurgi Mosque
Gurgi Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Tripoli. It is situated in the heart of the "Medina", the Old City of Tripoli as part of a complex of historic buildings.
Zintan hosts cultural seminar on "Al-Sharif" area
The Writers and Novelists Club in the city of Zintan has hosted a seminar to discuss the book "Al-Sharif in the Eyes of Poets, its History and Future", for its author, Abdel Waha