The ruins of the Market in the ancient roman city of Leptis Magna. Note the decorated facade of ships on the low pillars at the front right of the picture which celebrate the seafaring merchants of Leptis. The Market consisted of two octagonal halls. One hall contained fabrics and the other was reserved for fruit and vegetables.

The ruins of the Market in the ancient roman city of Leptis Magna. Note the decorated facade of ships on the low pillars at the front right of the picture which celebrate the seafaring merchants of Leptis. The Market consisted of two octagonal halls. One hall contained fabrics and the other was reserved for fruit and vegetables.

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