"Green Mountan ..Greek remains ..Great history.." Al Jabal al Akhdar by marenloo

Al Jabal al Akhdar Travel Guide: 17 reviews and 28 photos

Appolonia : The archeologic city of Sousa

Aljabal Alakhder , This Arabic word which means the green mountain.
This is the name, the area of east Libya has been anciently known by.
That was because of the green color of the trees during the whole year. The trees in this area don't lose their leaves in the winter, usually.
This place extends from 20 km south of Benghazi , and 75 km east of it , to include most of the east of Libya to west of Derna.
The area is rich of landscapes , Greek and Byzantine remains , some new cities with Islamic architecture and traditions and very amazing beatches which are close to the mountain and have a lot of trees , palms and vallies specially in Jarjaromma , Alhaniya , Sousa , Ras Alhilal and Lathroun.
It is one of the most wonderful places in Libya .

Shahat remains

Athar Shahat

The most active destination of the tourist here is the old Greek city (cyrene) or ( Qurina) as we call it.

Ras Alhilal

Last visit to Al Jabal al Akhdar: May 2003
Intro Updated Feb 3, 2005
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Reviews (11)

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Beach,water falls, jungle and mountains Things to Do (5)

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Cyrene the Greek City - Al Jabal al Akhdar

Jungle Trip and archeology! Things to Do (5)

Visit Cyrene ( Shahat): 18 km from Albayda. Enjoy seeing the Greek remains, the mountains and the forest of Shahat . more travel advice

Archeology. Things to Do (5)

Archeological cities in Aljabal are : Tochera 70 , Tulmaitha 120 , Shahat ( Cyrene)220 and Sousa( Apolonia) 240 km from... more travel advice

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Comments (6)

iwys Jun 11, 2007 at 11:20 PM Report Abuse

Very colourful tips and photos.
TheWanderingCamel Jan 25, 2007 at 2:50 AM Report Abuse

Would love to know more about Wadi Morkus and the hidden churches. I'm coming to Libya soo 0 to go to the Jebel Akakus - Jebekl Akhdar will have to wait for another time. cheers - leyle
aeroarce Aug 21, 2006 at 3:25 PM Report Abuse

Hope I could go one day to Cyrene!!thank you for your tips!
grets Feb 3, 2005 at 5:17 AM Report Abuse

Looking forward to visiting this region next week - thanks for sharing.
dannebro Aug 6, 2003 at 8:48 PM Report Abuse

I want to see the hidden churches ! great Fotos !
keeweechic Apr 5, 2003 at 9:49 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for the info on the 'top secret place'.. amazingly old area. Hard to imagine getting around by donkey.. but how great!. Camping in the mountains sounds great.