About this episode

This episode explores the ancient Roman city of Lepcis Magna and its extensive history of excavation and restoration.

Lepcis Magna, the ancient Roman city on the coast of modern day Libya, has such a long history of excavation and restoration that it deserves its own episode. While much of the city remains undisturbed beneath the sand, plenty has been explored, restored, or scattered throughout Europe. Guest: Dr Niccolò Mugnai (Assistant Professor at the Institute of Classical Archaeology at the University of Tübingen, Germany)

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Niccolò Mugnai

Topics covered

• archaeology
• Roman history
• excavation
• restoration
• ancient cities

Keywords

• Lepcis Magna
• ancient Roman city
• Libya
• excavation history
• restoration efforts
• archaeological findings
• European museums

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Lepcis Magna, Libya, Europe, Germany

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