The Tourism Police and Antiquities Protection Authority in Libya announced the discovery of a new archaeological site, in the Al-Assah region. The revelation came after receiving tips about a suspected historical site in the area.
In a statement, the authority detailed that following the tip-off, two patrols from the Border Guard and Passport Investigation, accompanied by an archaeologist, were dispatched to the location. Upon preliminary examination, the site was confirmed to be of archaeological significance. Consequently, members of the Tourism Police have been assigned to protect the site from potential theft and vandalism.
This discovery adds to the rich tapestry of Libya’s historical and cultural heritage, highlighting the country’s significance as a cradle of ancient civilizations. The protection of such sites is paramount to preserving Libya’s archaeological legacy, for future generations and scholars.
In August, the Libyan Tourist Police and Antiquities Protection Department successfully uncovered an archaeological site dating back to the late Roman period.
The incident occurred after the Western Branch of the Department received a report from a citizen about a suspected archaeological site in the municipality of Zawiya Al-Markaz, specifically in the Bernawi area.
According to a statement by the Ministry of Interior, a report was filed, and the General Prosecution of the Western Region and the Sabratha Antiquities Monitoring Authority were notified.
The Chief of the Tourist Police and Antiquities Protection Office in Sabratha, the Head of the Security Media Department, the Head of the Investigation Unit, and members of the investigative team, along with experts from the Sabratha Antiquities Monitoring Authority, visited the site to conduct an inspection.
Upon examination, it was confirmed that the site is indeed of archaeological significance. According to the preliminary report, it is a “house dating back to the late Roman period.”
Necessary legal measures have been taken, and members of the Tourist Police have been assigned to safeguard the site against vandalism and theft.