cyrene
states: [libya]
category: cultural
year: 1982
location: District of Ghebel Akhdar
region: Arab States
latitude/longitude: 32.8250000000, 21.8583300000
unesco id: 190
world heritage site: 190
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Cyrene, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Libya, is an ancient city founded by Greek settlers from Thera in 631 BC, later becoming a significant Roman province until its destruction by an earthquake in 365 AD. Renowned for its well-preserved ruins, including the Temple of Zeus, Sanctuary of Apollo, and expansive necropolis, it reflects a rich blend of Greek and Roman architectural influences. Inscribed in 1982, the site has been on the List of World Heritage in Danger since 2017 due to ongoing threats from conflict, looting, and urban encroachment.