Libya
Published on 1. August 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
276 pages
978-1-84368-229-5 (ISBN)
Description
A comprehensive and practical guide to the many extraordinary sights of Libya. From the best preserved towns of the whole Roman empire, to ancient Arab souks and medinas, and the magnificent desert landscapes, oases and prehistoric rock paintings of the south, Libya is one of the most dramatic and least known countries of the Mediterranean. Proud, warm and welcoming, Libyans are perhaps the most engaging hosts in the Middle East.
Libya has been so little visited by Westerners over the last decades that it remains an unspoilt and fabulously welcoming country. As a result, however, finding one's way around is not as easy as in more familiar destinations. Wendy Gower has lived and worked in Libya for almost nine years, and has explored the whole country thoroughly. She brings a wealth of experience - and undimmed enthusiasm - to her guidebook, and the traveller will find her a stimulating and reliable companion.
Libya has been so little visited by Westerners over the last decades that it remains an unspoilt and fabulously welcoming country. As a result, however, finding one's way around is not as easy as in more familiar destinations. Wendy Gower has lived and worked in Libya for almost nine years, and has explored the whole country thoroughly. She brings a wealth of experience - and undimmed enthusiasm - to her guidebook, and the traveller will find her a stimulating and reliable companion.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
17 Maps; 94 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 189 mm
Width: 118 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
274 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84368-229-5 (9781843682295)
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Person
Wendy Gower has worked as a teacher all over the Middle East. She lived for nearly nine years in Libya.
Content
Preface p. 7
Introduction p. 11
A brief history of Libya p. 15
Tripoli p. 33
Day trips from Tripoli p. 45
Sabratha p. 49
Leptis Magna p. 61
Villa Seline p. 62; Leptis Magna p. 64; Zliten p. 78; Misurata p. 79
Ghirza, Sirte and Bu Njem p. 83 Ghirza p. 83; Sirte p. 91; Bu Njem p. 92
The Sabha area and the Hamada El-Hamra p. 95
Hun p. 95; Sabha p. 97; Brak p. 99; Zwaylah p. 99; Waw Namus p. 100; Jebel Bin Ghanimah p. 101; Al Gatrun p. 103; Bahky p. 104; Murzuk p. 105; Wadi Maknusa p. 106;
Fjeij p. 106; Ramlat Dawada p. 107; Lake Gaberone p. 107; Lake Mahfou p. 108; Lake Trouna p. 108; Germa p. 109; Acacus Mountains p. 115; Ghadames p. 117; The Berbers p. 123; Rhaybat p. 124; Nana Tala p. 126; Qasr al Haj p. 126; Rayay- nah p. 128; Pressing Olives p. 129; Ghariyan p. 130; Libyan Weddings: A wedding in Ghariyan p. 132
Al Khalij p. 137
Sultan p. 137; The oil industry p. 140; Duck Rock p. 142; Boreum p. 143; Agidabia p. 147
The Libyan Desert p. 153
Awjilah p. 154; Kufra p. 159; The Great Man-made River Project p. 160; Bzimah p. 163; Rabyanah p. 166
Benghazi p. 169
Benghazi p. 169; Sidi Khrebish p. 171; Tocra p. 184; Tolmeita p. 186; Al Marj p. 192; Qasr Libya p. 195; Slonta p. 195; Al Haniyah p. 196; Ras Al Hamamah p. 197
Cyrene and Apollonia and surroundings p. 199 Cyrene p. 199; Al Bayda p. 220; Apollonia p. 223; Ras Al Hilal p. 229; Derna p. 230
Batnan p. 233
Tobruk p. 233; Jaghbub p. 236; The Lady be Good p. 236; Ain Malfa p. 238; Al Burdi p. 240
Practical Information p. 241
Climate p. 242; Population p. 242; Language p. 242; Religion p. 242; Currency p. 244; Communications p. 244; Media p. 245; Food and drink p. 245; Dress p. 246; Etiquette p. 247; Women Travellers p. 249; Music p. 249; Sport p. 250; Shopping p. 250; Getting there and
coming back p. 250; Holidays and festivals p. 251;
Tripoli practical information p. 252;
Benghazi practical information p. 256
Useful words and phrases p. 262 Some further reading p. 264 Acknowledgements p. 268 Index of places p. 26
Introduction p. 11
A brief history of Libya p. 15
Tripoli p. 33
Day trips from Tripoli p. 45
Sabratha p. 49
Leptis Magna p. 61
Villa Seline p. 62; Leptis Magna p. 64; Zliten p. 78; Misurata p. 79
Ghirza, Sirte and Bu Njem p. 83 Ghirza p. 83; Sirte p. 91; Bu Njem p. 92
The Sabha area and the Hamada El-Hamra p. 95
Hun p. 95; Sabha p. 97; Brak p. 99; Zwaylah p. 99; Waw Namus p. 100; Jebel Bin Ghanimah p. 101; Al Gatrun p. 103; Bahky p. 104; Murzuk p. 105; Wadi Maknusa p. 106;
Fjeij p. 106; Ramlat Dawada p. 107; Lake Gaberone p. 107; Lake Mahfou p. 108; Lake Trouna p. 108; Germa p. 109; Acacus Mountains p. 115; Ghadames p. 117; The Berbers p. 123; Rhaybat p. 124; Nana Tala p. 126; Qasr al Haj p. 126; Rayay- nah p. 128; Pressing Olives p. 129; Ghariyan p. 130; Libyan Weddings: A wedding in Ghariyan p. 132
Al Khalij p. 137
Sultan p. 137; The oil industry p. 140; Duck Rock p. 142; Boreum p. 143; Agidabia p. 147
The Libyan Desert p. 153
Awjilah p. 154; Kufra p. 159; The Great Man-made River Project p. 160; Bzimah p. 163; Rabyanah p. 166
Benghazi p. 169
Benghazi p. 169; Sidi Khrebish p. 171; Tocra p. 184; Tolmeita p. 186; Al Marj p. 192; Qasr Libya p. 195; Slonta p. 195; Al Haniyah p. 196; Ras Al Hamamah p. 197
Cyrene and Apollonia and surroundings p. 199 Cyrene p. 199; Al Bayda p. 220; Apollonia p. 223; Ras Al Hilal p. 229; Derna p. 230
Batnan p. 233
Tobruk p. 233; Jaghbub p. 236; The Lady be Good p. 236; Ain Malfa p. 238; Al Burdi p. 240
Practical Information p. 241
Climate p. 242; Population p. 242; Language p. 242; Religion p. 242; Currency p. 244; Communications p. 244; Media p. 245; Food and drink p. 245; Dress p. 246; Etiquette p. 247; Women Travellers p. 249; Music p. 249; Sport p. 250; Shopping p. 250; Getting there and
coming back p. 250; Holidays and festivals p. 251;
Tripoli practical information p. 252;
Benghazi practical information p. 256
Useful words and phrases p. 262 Some further reading p. 264 Acknowledgements p. 268 Index of places p. 26