The much-delayed refurbishment of Tripoli's historic Grand Hotel commenced by ODAC
Dec 24 Sami Zaptia

The much-delayed refurbishment of Tripoli's historic Grand Hotel commenced by ODAC

‎The state implementation agency, the Organisation for the Development of Administrative Centres (ODAC), announced last Monday (22 December) that the...

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Tripoli’s two historic bronze statues to be brought down for restoration
Jan 3 Sami Zaptia

Tripoli’s two historic bronze statues to be brought down for restoration

‎Libya’s Department of Antiquities announced last Wednesday (1 December) that it intends in the coming days to lower and carry out conservation and re...

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Nov 30 Michel Cousins

Damaged Sebha castle is secure; restoration work could start in 2015 says official

By Libya Herald reporter. Damage to Sebha castle (File photo)30 November 2014:The historic Sebha castle which was damaged during fighting in the town...

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Tripoli's iconic gazelle and mermaid statue destroyed by vandals
Nov 4 Newsdesk2

Tripoli's iconic gazelle and mermaid statue destroyed by vandals

By Ali Salem. All that remains of the Gazelle and Mermaid statue (Photo: Libya Herald) Tripoli, 04 November 2014: Tripoli residents were shocked thi...

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Oct 28 thomwestcott

Libya has a lot to offer tourists, but not quite yet, says Minister

By Ahmed Elumami and Tom Westcott.Tripoli, 28 October 2013:Steeped in history and boasting five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Libya has a lot to offer...

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Omar Mukhtar's birthplace restored
Sep 13 Michel Cousins

Omar Mukhtar's birthplace restored

By Ashraf Abdul-Wahab.Omar Mukhtar arrested by the ItaliansTripoli, 13 September 2013:A group of young people from the area around Bir-Lashha, east of...

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LD 10 million for heritage "is a start"
May 3 thomwestcott

LD 10 million for heritage "is a start"

By Tom Westcott.Tripoli 3 May 2013:The Ministry of Culture has pledged LD 10 million of its budget to the Department of Antiquities, to help preserve...

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Poland eyes Libyan heritage market
Feb 17 thomwestcott

Poland eyes Libyan heritage market

Tripoli, 17 February 2013:Heritage specialists from Poland are gearing up to bring a range of skills to the Libyan market.A new Business Promotion Pro...

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