7.5: Culture

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Learning Objectives

In this section, you will be able to:

Learn about Libya, its Geographical location, its famous cities, its most famous artifacts, its traditional food, and clothes

Libya ليبيا

Facts to know about Libya

Official Name: The state of Libya- دولة ليبيا
Capital: Tripoli- طرابلس
Population: 7,086,921 (2022)
Currency:Libyan Dinar- دينار ليبي
Continent: Africa- أفريقيا
Official Lagrange: Modern Standard Arabic- اللغة العربية الفصحى

1.1 Geographical Location & Flag

Libya is a country located in North Africa.
It is the fourth largest country in Africa and the Arab World.
The capital is Tripoli, and the largest city.
It's bordered by Egypt on the east, Algeria to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Chad to the south, and Sudan to the southeast.
Libya has the tenth-largest oil reserves in the world.
It has about three million people out of the seven million Arabs and Berbers.
Most of Libyan region lies in the Sahara desert, and most of the population live in Tripoli, Benghazi, and other cities along the coast.
Libya is well known for its ancient Roman and Greek ruins and Sahara desert beautiful landscapes.
Libya has along and rich history, with influences from a variety of cultures, including Arab, African, and European.

1.2 Most Famous Cities

There are many major cities in Libya. Some of them are Tripoli, Benghazi, Misrata, Al Bayda, Ghat, Sirte, Ghadames, Sabratah, Sabha

File:Libya-kart3-ar.svg — Libyan Cities; CC BY-SA 3.0

File:Libya CIA map PL.png — Libyan Major Cities; public domain

Famous Cities in Libya
City Name	City Name in Arabic	Pronunciation	Image
Tripoli	طرابلس	tarabulus	Tripoli; GNU Free Documentation License
Benghazi	بنغازي	banghazi	Benghazi; public domain
Misrata	مصراتة	misrata	Misrata; CC BY-SA 4.0
Al Bayda	البيضاء	albayda'	Al Bayda; public domain
Sirte	سرت	sirat	Sirte; CC BY-SA 3.0
Sabratah	صبراتة	sabrata	Sabratah; CC BY-SA 4.0
Sabha	سبها	subuha	Sabha; CC BY-SA 3.0

1.3 Most famous artifacts

Tripoli Red Castle- Assai- Al- Hamra

The Tripoli Red Castle, as known as the Assai Al Hamra, is one of the major landmarks in the city Tripoli in Libya. It was built in 9th century by the Aghlabids, a Muslim dynasty that ruled over parts of North Africa and Sicily. It is called red because most of its parts are painted in red color. it is located in the northeastern of the city of Tripoli and overlooks Omar Al-Mukhtar and Al Fatah streets. It was built on the remains of Roman buildings, or temples. it was built to defend the city from outsiders. the castle is a popular attraction and is considered a symbol of the city's rich history.

Ghadames City

Ghadmaes city is called " the pearl of the desert" for its outstanding architectural design. It is one of the oldest and most notable Saharan cities in the Arab world. It has been the shining role and peaceful center in the cultural and economic life of the region. It was occupied by many people, including Phazaniis, Romans, Byzantines, Christianity, Islamic conquests, Ottoman empires, and the European occupation in the 19th century and during the colonial period and World War ll.

Leptis Magna

Leptis Magna was the largest city of the ancient region of Tripolitania, located on the North African coast of the Mediterranean Sea in present Libya. It was a Phoenician city and one of the most attractive cities of the Roman Empire, with its magnificent public monuments, harbors, marketplace, stores, and suburban regions.

Ptolemais

Ptolemais is an ancient city located along the Mediterranean coast of Libya. It is considered one of the five most important cities that established Pentaploi. it represents the distinctive regional cultural traditions created by diverse ethnicities and cultures that made up the region's social fabric, particularly Greek, Egyptian, Roman, Libyan, Byzantine, and Islamic. It is a little jewel of a historical spot and an important port in Libya. Its ancient remains and ruins are in modern Libya called Tolmeita.

Roman Sabratha

Sabratha was one of the major ports of Roman Tripoli that had a strong business connection with North Africa. Originally, it was a Phoenician settlement. Then the Roman enlarged the city by building streets, commercial, temples, and administrative. Most notable features of Sabratha include: The theater, the forum, the temples, and the city baths.

1.4 Traditional Food & Clothing in Libya

Most Popular Food in Libya

Most Popular Food In Libya
Food in English	Food in Arabic	Image
Couscous bil-bosla	كسكس بالبصل	Couscous
makaruna imbaukha	مكرونة مبوخة	Makaruna Imbaukha
Shakshouka	شكشوك	Shakshouka
Hasa adas	حساء عدس	Hasa adas
Kufta bil batinjal	كفتة بالباذنجان	Kufta bil batinjal; CC BY 3.0
Basbousa	بسبوسة	Basbousa; CC BY-SA 4.0
Bazin	البازين	Bazin; CC BY-SA 3.0
Sfinz	سفنز	Sfinz; CC BY-SA 4.0

Most Popular Clothing in Libya

In Modern days, Libyan people dress in different ways. in the urban ares, Libyans wear western clothing such as jeans and shirts, but on the special occasions, they wear their traditional clothes.

Women Traditional Dress

Traditional Libyan women's clothing varies depending on the region, and the occasion.
Some women wear bright colors like togas clothe with a blouse with loose sleeves, embroidered with beads, and silver/gold yaren with silk trousers closed at the ankle.
The head is covered by a colorful cloth decorated with beads.
The bridal dress for Libyan women is called hasira which is made of white silk, and embroidered with silver and gold thread. Also, they wear heavy neck golden pieces that reach to the knees, and gold cuffs adorn the wrists.
Henna Day is essential before the wedding, where women from the community will be invited and gathered to have henna designs along with the bride.
Traditional Libyan women's clothing is designed to be modest and conservative, while also showcasing the beauty and craftsmanship of the local culture.

badla alkpera | libyan-wedding-dress — **Women Traditional** **Dress**

Traditional clothing for the bride Libya | Traditional outfits, Crochet baby shoes, Fashion — Bridal Clothing

Libyan Clothing — Libyan Heritage House — **Heritage Dress**

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Men Traditional Cloth

Libyan men prefer to wear their traditional costumes on special occasions such as Friday prayers, wedding ceremonies, holidays, and Ramadan.
Traditional men's clothing are long "tunic" and long pants- "sirwal" and vest "sadriyia" is made from black silk and fastened at the front with buttons. The thobe, a long loose fitting garment with full sleeves and a collar, the bisht, a long flowing cloak made from wool or camel hair, the agal, a type of headband or bandana worn around the head to hold the ghutrah in place.
Libyan men prefer to wear their traditional costumes on special occasions such as Friday prayers, wedding ceremonies, holidays, and Ramadan.

Libyan Men Wearing Traditional National Attire Editorial Stock Photo - Stock Image | Shutterstock Editorial — Libyan Men in National Attire

Libyan men in traditional dress | Bay essential oil, Sore joints, The incredibles — Libyan Men in Traditional Dress

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You traveled to Libya. And you went to a restaurant to eat. Share with your friends on your Instagram page the name of the restaurant and the food you ordered, and describe the restaurant and food. For example, beautiful, clean, delicious, and tasty.

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Learning Objectives

Libya ليبيا

Facts to know about Libya

1.1 Geographical Location & Flag

1.2 Most Famous Cities

1.3 Most famous artifacts

Tripoli Red Castle- Assai- Al- Hamra

Ghadames City

Leptis Magna

Ptolemais

Roman Sabratha

1.4 Traditional Food & Clothing in Libya

Most Popular Food in Libya

Most Popular Clothing in Libya

Women Traditional Dress

Men Traditional Cloth

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