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I would enthusiastically endorse the views of the previous reviewer. I stayed at the Severus Hotel for one night in November 2009 and would definitely stay there again and recommend it to other travellers. The advantage of staying overnight in Al Khoms, the town nearest to the spectacular Roman ruins of Leptis Magna, is that you can visit them during... more
As other reviewers have indicated, this is one sight in Libya not to be missed. Try to get there as early as possible: I went there shortly after the gates opened at 0800 and had the entire place to myself for an hour and a half, with not even a security guard in sight. It was absolutely magical. If only... more
The amount and quality of the artifacts is amazing. But more amazing is that you will be the only person at the site. I almost felt guilty--like I was sneeking around a closed museum. Take anything you may need as there are few facilities. Wear a good hat--there is no shade in the middle of the desert!! more
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