Libya
Temple 'of the gens Septimia', Lepcis Magna
Libya
Open to visitors
The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.
Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.
This Roman temple at Lepcis Magna in Libya is traditionally attributed to the gens Septimia, a prominent family whose members rose to imperial prominence in the third century CE. Built in the ancient Roman architectural style, the temple stands as evidence of the wealth and religious patronage of this influential clan within one of North Africa's most important Roman cities.
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- Type
- temple, Roman temple
- Place
- Libya
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