Culture

Houn or Hun is an oasis town in the northern Fezzan region of southwest Libya. The town is the capital of the Jufra District.

It is a geographical region filling the north-eastern Sahara Desert, from eastern Libya to the Western Desert of Egypt and far northwestern Sudan. The desert, in its entiret

Zuwara  is a coastal Berber-speaking city in Libya. It has a population of about 32,893 people. It is famous for its beaches and seafood.

Nalut Palace is a fortified granary, located in the center of the old town of Nalut district, Western Libya.  

Omar Al-Mukhtar Mohammad Bin Farhat Al-Manifi was born in Tobruk on August 20, 1858.

The Culture and Cognitive Development Office in the Hawamid Municipality northwest of Libya hosted an exhibition of archaeological monuments and heritage collections, under the s

The first annual exhibition of manuscripts, documents, and historical photos, kicked off at the Electronic Engineering College in Bani Walid city under the supervision of the Man

Sabratha was the westernmost of the ancient ‘three cities’ of Roman Tripolis, alongside Oea and Lepcis Magna.

The Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts organized a workshop on "The Future of Human Resources and Traditional Industries" in cooperation with the Gharyan Municipal Council and t

A delegation from the German Embassy in Libya discussed on Sunday with the Libyan Antiquities Authority, cultural cooperation between the two countries. 

The Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, Mabrouka Toughi Othman, has discussed with the directors of departments and offices at the Ministry, the mechanism of work, in

The Administration of the Old City of Tripoli met on Thursday with representatives of the Turkish “Şişmaz Group” in order to discuss methods of cooperation in the field of mainte

Bazine, a traditional and delicious Libyan food, the recipe of which varies from region to region.

Shahat, Cyrene (Qurina), (Greek: Κυρήνη - Kyrēnē) is an ancient city founded by the Greeks in the District of the Green Mountain (Jabal Al-Akhdar), north-eastern Libya, it lies i

It is the ancient center of the city, which overlooks the Mediterranean sea and surrounded by a wall.

The General Authority for Tourism on Saturday organized a celebration to mark the National Heritage Day, under the slogan "Mastering a handiwork is better than inheriting a fortune".

Ghadames Culture Office organized on Monday a signing ceremony for five books by the researcher ‘Abdul Jabbar Bouzid’ and the narrator ‘Ibrahim Al-Imam’, in the presence of a num

The Ghadames Culture Department has organized a ceremony to mark the conclusion of the city's 2020 cultural season.

The Ghat Tourism Festival kicked off its 26th edition on Tuesday despite the coronavirus pandemic under the slogan (Creativity and Innovation is Born from the Suffering Womb).

The head of the General Authority for Culture of the Government of National Accord, Hassan Wanis, paid an inspection visit to the Culture Gallery at the Tripoli International Fair on Tuesday, follo

The General Authority for Culture is organizing the third session of the National Book Fair, under the slogan ‘life continues’, from 24 to 31 December at the Tripoli Internationa

The First Secretary of the Italian Embassy has conducted a visit to the Antiquities Authority in Tripoli, where he was received by the head of the authority Dr.

The Head of the General Culture Authority, Hassan Onis, has met with the Consul General of Turkey to discuss facilitating visa procedures for youths working at the culture author

Sheikh Ali Al-Gharyani Book Center was opened in Tajoura district of Tripoli on Saturday, which will serve as a comprehensive national library.

The General Authority for Culture has opened the new HQ of the Research, Documentation and Information Center in Tripoli.

The Libyan Antiquities Authority (LAA) announced on Saturday that a Libyan citizen named Fadel Adam Yunus, working at the Tourist Police Office of Tolmeita, eastern Libya had han

Ghat (photos) is an ancient city, which is 1400 km away from the capital, Tripoli, and is located in

The Tripoli Red Castle or Assaraya Al-Hamra (photos), is one of the most important landmarks

Khums city concluded on Sunday the Peace (Salam) Festival for Equestrian and Folk Poetry, at the Celine Club, which was sponsored by the General Authority for Culture.

The General Authority for Tourism expressed shock and condemnation with respect to the fire that was set to the vicinity of oasis of Mafo in Ubari south west of Libya,

The Civil Registry Office of Zawiya has launched a cultural caravan to its service offices in the city.

The Administration of the Bani Walid Museum has begun maintenance and restoration work in sections of the museum, which is located in the city center, in readiness for its reopen

The Tabu Studies Centre in Tripoli has celebrated the Tabu Culture Day which falls on September 15, in the presence of the Minister of State for the Displaced Persons, Youssef Ha

With the expansion of the Ottoman Empire on the Libyan territory in the 16th century, the new rulers gave great interest and priority to mosque construction.

Gurgi Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Tripoli. It is situated in the heart of the "Medina", the Old City of Tripoli as part of a complex of historic buildings.

The Writers and Novelists Club in the city of Zintan has hosted a seminar to discuss the book "Al-Sharif in the Eyes of Poets, its History and Future", for its author, Abdel Waha

Many traditional costumes in Libya have left room for western clothing, such as jeans, T-shirts, and shorts, but the men's "Farmila" remains one of the most commonly wo

Many traditional costumes in Libya have left room for western clothing, such as jeans, T-shirts, and shorts, but the men's "Farmila" remains one of the most commonly wo

Many traditional costumes in Libya have left room for western clothing, such as jeans, T-shirts, and shorts, but the men's "Farmila" remains one of the most commonly wo

The General Authority for Culture hosted “The Bride of the Sea”, (Arous Al-Bahr) Forum, at the Astronomy Dome (Gobba Falakia) on Tuesday, with a lecture titled ‘Reading in i

The head of the General Authority for Culture, Hassan Onis has participated in the ministers of culture extraordinary meeting for the member states of the Islamic Educational, Sc

A documentary film about Libyan archaeological sites will be among other films to be screened at the 17th Archaeological Channel Film Festival (TAC) in the US, said the Libyan Ge

The Peace Festival hosted by the natural desert palm oasis of "Edri" in Barak Shati region, wrapped up Tuesday, with diverse forms of art and cultural events presented by talente

The first edition of the "Tahala" festival in Ghat city kicked off on Saturday under the theme "Authenticity and Heritage".

The Permanent Representative of Libya to UNESCO, Dr.

Al-Quba Al-Falakia the (planetarium) hall hosted an art and cultural evening on Sunday.

The cultural committee of Al-Ikhaa Houn Club has organized a lecture titled, “The City of Houn and its Culture Heritage" at Abdullah Al-Houni Secondary School Theater.

Sabha Culture House hosted a workshop on interpersonal contact under the supervision of the city's culture office.