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Benghazi

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3445:. The different neighbourhoods vary in their levels of economic prosperity, as well as their cultural, historic and social atmosphere. Generally, the city is roughly divided into the following areas: Central Benghazi (colloquially referred to as al-Blaad by locals) – includes the medina, and the old quarter, Central Districts which circle the downtown – Al-Sabri, Sidi Abayd, Sidi Hsayn, Al-Berka, Al-Salmani, Al-Hadaa'ik, Al-Fuwayhat and Al-Keesh, Central Suburbs – Al-Laythi, Bu Atni, Al-Quwarsha, Al-Hawari, Coastal Districts – Al-Kwayfiya (North), Garyounis, Bu-Fakhra and Jarrutha (South), and the Distant Suburbs – Gimeenis, Benina and Sidi Khalifa. 3340:
that traffic jams, lack of parking spaces and overcrowding are also not uncommon, especially on smaller streets. Road accidents are also on the rise because of the increase in vehicles and the subsequent lax in attention given by authorities to dangerous driving. In a rare RTA conflict health study, road traffic accidents were studied during the period of the 2011 armed conflict, in which Benghazi was a focal point of events. It was found that while the number of road traffic accidents had decreased during the period of the war, the morbidity and mortality of the injured had increased significantly.
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centre. The central districts are mostly residential and commercial areas such as Sidi Hsayn. The central suburbs are almost entirely residential and more like little towns in their own right; Al-Quwarsha is a good example of this. The coastal districts (especially the southern districts) are where Benghazi's beaches can be found. Some sections have become more popular as residential areas in recent years (such as Qanfuda). These areas are still primarily recreational however, and many beach
2132: 741: 1556: 1218: 191: 2226:. The Jebel Akhdar, literally, "the Green Mountain", just north of Benghazi, rises to the east. Here the vegetation and climate is more Mediterranean in feel with none of the desert landscapes found further south. A large section of the western Jebel Akhdar is taken up by the fertile Marj plain. Further east is the second level of the Jebel Akhdar, between 500 metres (1,600 feet) and over 875 m (2,871 ft) above sea level, often thickly wooded and cut by 3597: 1989: 1315: 2192: 1532: 1307: 156: 3182: 3573: 1252: 3565:, which began to grow sometime under Medieval Arab rule, and is still intact today. This quarter stretches out from the Northern shores of the harbour, and covers an area roughly bounded by Ahmed Rafiq al-Mahdawi Street to the North-west, al-Jezayir Street to the South-east and 23 July Street to the South-west. The heart of the medina is Maydan al-Hurriya (Freedom Square); to the northeast of this is the covered 1103: 93: 2054: 1488:, which were entrenched in various pockets in the city. During the closing months of the battle, between late-2016 and mid-2017, much of the urban center in and around the remaining Shura Council pocket in the central coastal quarters of Suq Al-Hout and al-Sabri suffered heavy bombardment and war damage. Wilayat Barqa militants reportedly fled Benghazi in early January, while the LNA's General 3471: 3373: 2274: 1892: 3782: 260: 1524: 48: 3299: 2406:' (Green Mountains), and in the south the climate is becoming desert-like. Summers in Benghazi are hot and rainless, but with high levels of humidity. Winters are mild with occasional rain. Annual rainfall is low at 270 mm (11 in) per year. The city's local water supply is supplemented by groundwater transported from the aquifers of southern Libya along the 3691:
closed down for a complete redevelopment of the site. As of 2009, the 28 March Stadium was undergoing demolition work, and a new 45,000 all seater stadium was to be constructed in its place. A second smaller stadium was to be built on-site, and the entire site was to undergo redevelopment before its reopening in 2011, and its use in the 2013 African Nations Cup.
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and milk. These products are natural to this area, and these ingredients are very common to much of North Africa and the Mediterranean. Another tradition of Libyan culinary culture is tea. Tea from Benghazi has a uniquely thick, bitter taste. Tea drinking is a social activity that close friends and relatives usually take part in.
3768: 2045:' which can be translated as, 'Benghazi raises the lost', as many immigrants who arrived from the Western Maghreb or the former Al Andalus came with little money, clothes or food and were looked after very generously by the local Bedouin population as well as those arriving following the Italian war from western Libya. 2359:, an Italian name for wood (as in "Belleau Wood", not as in "wood plank"). The park is a combination of a zoo with trees planted during Italian rule and which contains wild cats, primates, elephants, birds and other animals, and a small theme park containing electrical rides, added later in the 1980s as part of a 3592:
The house of Omar Pasha Mansour El Kikhia, an Ottoman Pasha from a prominent Benghazi family, represents a good example of Ottoman residential architecture with several balconies, stone archways, and an open courtyard containing a fountain. The home was recently restored, remodeled and converted into
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Benghazi, as the principal city of eastern Libya, is one of Libya's major economic centres. The city has an important port which is vital to the economy, as Libya imports many foodstuffs and manufactured products. Benghazi is also an industrial and commercial centre in Libya. Major manufactured goods
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Food and drink is very important to the culture of the people of Benghazi, as it is in the rest of Libya. Many of the dishes and ingredients used are passed down as tradition from generation to generation. The main ingredients that are used in their cuisine are olive oil, garlic, palm dates, grains,
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There is no systemised public transport system in Benghazi despite the city's size and significance. A popular system of microbuses has developed in recent years; bus journeys run on fixed routes and passengers can embark and disembark anywhere on the route. Most microbuses stop at Al-Funduq or have
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is one of the most well known of these dishes. Bazin is a dish consisting of a small loaf of heated dough and a meat or vegetable sauce. The dough can be ripped into bite-sized pieces and dipped into the sauce. This dish uses essential ingredients such as garlic and oil. One common dessert that can
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in the late 1930s, mainly around the coast of Benghazi. Benghazi population was made up of more than 35 per cent of Italians in 1939. As a consequence, there was in Cyrenaica and mostly in Benghazi a huge economic development in the second half of the 1930s. Benghazi grew to be a modern city with a
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Benghazi was heavily bombed during World War II, and so the majority of buildings in the city are examples of modern or contemporary architecture. The central business district was built mostly in the 1960s and 1970s with Libya's newfound oil wealth. The highest building in Benghazi is the Tibesti
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serve the city, and allow for the transport of goods and vehicles. The roads are not always well maintained, however, and often have incorrect, poorly visible or no road markings, as well as potholes in some roads and inner-city streets. In recent years, a rapid increase in car ownership has meant
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of 462 BC to attract new settlers to Euesperides, where Arcesilaus hoped to create a safe refuge for himself against the resentment of the people of Cyrene. This proved ineffective, since when the king fled to Euesperides during the anticipated revolution (around 440 BC), he was assassinated, thus
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oriented capital Tripoli. This has influenced the city, and as such, the cultural atmosphere in Benghazi is more Arab in nature than that in Tripoli. An influx of immigrants including Egyptian, Iraqi, Palestinian, Sudanese and Syrian immigrants have also influenced the city's culture to a certain
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Central Benghazi is where the majority of Benghazi's historical monuments are located, and has the city's most popular tourist attractions. Virtually all of Benghazi's theatres, libraries, best clothing stores, markets and old mosques can be found there. The Italian quarter is also located in the
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plant, once the symbol of trade from Cyrenaica because of its use as a rich seasoning and as a medicine. The coinage suggests that the city must have enjoyed some autonomy from Cyrene in the early 5th century BC, when the issues of Euesperides had their own types with the legend EU (ES), distinct
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The largest Ottoman architectural monument in Benghazi is the late 19th-century Ottoman palace in El-Berka; built during the rule of Rashid Pasha II. The front elevation was completed in 1895, whilst the side sections were added later during Italian rule. The white and green structure houses 360
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Muslims. During Islamic holidays such as Ramadan, most abstain from food; restaurants are usually empty during the day, with the exception of some expatriates and tourists. Alcohol is banned by law in Benghazi and throughout Libya in accordance with government regulations. The often conservative
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in 1969, whereafter all government institutions were concentrated in Tripoli, Even though King Idris was forced into exile and the monarchy abolished, support for the Senussi dynasty remained strong in Cyrenaica. This was emphasized by real or perceived injustices from the government towards the
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were hosted at the arena. The complex also has a sports hall for indoor sports, a tennis stadium and several small tennis courts. The facility was built in the 1950s and is therefore quite outdated; the stadia have nonetheless undergone maintenance work in recent years. Sports City was recently
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Benghazi is the second largest city in Libya, and as such, has some of the best sports facilities in the country. The city has various sporting centres of different standards, such as football stadia, beach clubs (where many water sports are played), as well as several other public and private
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Ancient architectural remains of the Greek and later Roman settlement of Berenice can be found by the Italian lighthouse. There is a trace of the 3rd century BC wall built by the Greeks, four Roman peristyle houses, six wine vats. A Byzantine church also exists on the site, with a mosaic still
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declared the city cleared of the Shura Council on 5 July 2017. Despite Haftar's declaration of the liberation of the city, dozens of gunmen remained fortified and besieged in Sidi Akribesh, according to sources close to military. LNA captured the last militant-held district in December 2017.
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new airport, new railway station, new seaplane station, an enlarged port and many facilities. Benghazi was going to be connected in 1940 by a new railway to Tripoli, but in summer of that year war started between Italians and British and infrastructure development came to a standstill.
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Benghazi is a coastal city, and its beaches are an important location for sporting activities. The coast at Jeliana is home to the Milaha Beach Club amongst others. Wind surfing and swimming are two of the most popular water sports. There are also several contact sport clubs in the
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Benghazi is a transport hub in Eastern Libya and is an important city on the northern coastal road that crosses the country. An efficiently designed system of roads, bridges and underpasses cover Benghazi, however traffic jams and poorly maintained streets are not uncommon. A
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Tourism is still in its very early stages in Libya. The industry is however growing in importance in Benghazi. The majority of tourists that visit Eastern Libya use Benghazi as a base for which to explore the Greek ruins in Cyrene or to make desert excursions south in
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the end of Souq Al-Jarid in Al-Funduq as their final destination. National and international coach services depart and arrive at Benghazi's coach station at Al-Funduq with regular journeys to Tripoli, as well as international services to Cairo, Amman and Damascus.
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and Khalifa al-Fakhri can be found. Different architectural styles attest to the different empires that have controlled the city throughout history. Sport is also important in the city; two of Libya's most successful football clubs are based in Benghazi.
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There is a variety of architectural styles in Benghazi, which reflect the number of times the city has changed hands throughout its history. Arab, Ottoman and Italian rule have influenced the different streetscapes, buildings and quarters in Benghazi.
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Finance is also important to the city's economy, with the Libyan Bank of Commerce and Development maintaining branches in Benghazi; the Bank's headquarters is a high office tower on Gamal Abdel Nasser Street in el-Berka. Other large banks include the
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The largest sporting centre in Benghazi is the Medina al-Riyadhia (Sports City). The complex is situated just south of the city centre, and houses the 28 March Stadium, and the Slayman al Tharrat basketball stadium – several matches of the
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are important to the city's economy and employ many people. An increase in consumer prices has been coupled with an increase in the importance of the retail sector to the city's economy. In recent years, international franchises such as
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and borders the waterfront. The park is popular amongst teenagers, and families on Thursday nights (as Friday is a day off work throughout Libya). Another large and popular park is al-Buduzira in North Benghazi on the al-'Uruba Road in
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nature of Benghazi creates a strong sense of family life in the city; most teenagers and young adults live at home until they get married, though that is changing in recent years. Many Muslims in Benghazi adhere to the traditional
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up of the lagoons, but there is no archaeological evidence for economic decline in the preceding period, and it is more likely that the refoundation was punishment for having opposed Berenice and Ptolemy's assumption of power.
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Hotel on Gamal Abdel Nasser Street built in 1989. Another prominent example of modern architecture in Benghazi is the Da'wah al-Islamiyah Building, which has a series of distinctive cubes piled in the shape of a pyramid.
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Although Benghazi does not have a high percentage of green space per resident, there are a few public parks and green recreational areas in the city. Perhaps the most famous is the zoological garden and theme park in
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In February 2011, peaceful protests erupted in Benghazi that were brutally suppressed by Gaddafi's armed forces and loyalists. The violence urged the people to fight back and try to overthrow Gaddafi from power in
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Benghazi is one of the cultural centres of Libya and is a base for tourists, visitors and academics in the region. Throughout its history, Benghazi has developed with a certain level of independence from the more
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The Eastern suburb of Sidi Khalifa accommodates an equestrian sports facility. The 'Martyrs of Benghazi's Riding Club' boasts a number of female members who, at least until 2016, engaged in sportive competition.
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built a good connection of speedways and flyovers in the decades after the Libyan revolution in 1969; this has made the transport of goods between Benghazi and other cities easier. Benghazi's air transport uses
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scheduled for 10 December. However, the election has been delayed several times since, effectively rendering the unity government in power indefinitely, causing tensions which threaten to reignite the war.
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conquered Cyrenaica as far west as Euesperides. The oldest coins minted in the city date back to 480 BC. One side of those coins has an engraving of Delphi. The other side is an engraving of a
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has seen great success with three clubs in the vicinity. Gyms have also become more popular in the city in recent years, because of a greater concern for healthy living amongst Libyans.
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As with other cities in Libya, there is a reasonable amount of ethnic diversity in Benghazi. The people of eastern Libya, Benghazi included, have in the past always been of predominantly
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In the 13th century, the small settlement became an important player in the trade growing up between Genoese merchants and the tribes of the hinterland. In 16th century maps, the name of
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Important colonial buildings designed during Italian rule include the Berenice Cinema (currently under renovation) which was designed Marcello Piacentini and Luigi Piccinato in 1928.
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Al-Berka Palace in Benghazi was built in two parts. The front façade was built by the Ottomans in the late 19th century, the two side sections were later added during Italian rule.
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in the 1920s, the buildings commissioned in Benghazi had an eclectic architectural language that embodied a Western conception of Eastern architecture. An example of this is the
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tribe. In modern times, Benghazi has seen a lot of Libyans from different parts of the country move into the city, especially since the Kingdom era. Many came to Benghazi from
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administrative divisions, in which the responsibilities of the corresponding political units of the same name fall. The official 32 Basic People's Congresses of Benghazi are:
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system covers many areas of the city and has its base in Al-Funduq. National and international bus services also leave from Al-Fudnuq from the central bus station. In 2010,
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Benghazi had a strategic port location, one that was too useful to be ignored by the Ottomans. In 1578, the Turks conquered Benghazi and it was ruled from Tripoli by the
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again defeated the Afrika Corps which then made a long steady retreat westward passing through Benghazi for the final time. On 20 November, Benghazi was captured by the
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The overwhelming majority of Libyans in Benghazi were of Berber descent until the arrival of Bani Salim (Arabic tribe). In the 11th century, the Sa'adi tribes from the
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Omar Al Mukhtar Street in the Italian quarter was traditionally home to an urbane demographic, before many families left the old town to resettle elsewhere in the city.
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Court square in Benghazi, April 2011. At the central place for gatherings and demonstrations the walls are draped with pictures of casualties, mourners passing by.
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is responsible for the three-year contract. In the future, a rail link may be built to both Tunisia and Egypt forming a North African coastal rail network.
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migrated to Cyrenaica; each sub-tribe from the Sa'adi historically controlled a section of Cyrenaica. Benghazi and its surrounding areas were controlled by
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attacks; in 642–643 -when was conquered by the Arabs and partially destroyed- it had dwindled to an insignificant village among magnificent historic ruins.
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The cubic tower block Al Da'waa al-Islamiya is an important office building in Benghazi; many small and large companies in the city are based in the tower.
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A large crowd of anti-Gaddafi protesters from in and around Benghazi took to the streets on 6 July 2011, amassing in front of the Kateba and the courtyard.
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The city centre contains a few local theatres, as well as the Dar al-Kutub National Library in Al-Funduq, where the works of popular local novelists like
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The city is divided into many neighbourhoods, some of which were founded during Italian Colonial rule and many which have developed as a result of modern
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facilities. Benghazi has hosted many national sports events throughout the years, as well as more significant international competitions such as the
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On 11 September 2012, the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi was attacked by a heavily armed group of 125–150 gunmen, whose trucks bore the logo of
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school of religious law; however, it is much less so than in the past decades. Benghazi is said to be the most “liberal” city out of all Libya. The
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The Benghazi port is a vital terminal for the region, and allows for the import and export of national and international goods and food products.
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of the entire site. It is one of the most popular parks in Benghazi, and is very busy on public holidays, as well as amongst school children and
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intact. These ruins formed the northern part of the ancient city, which extended south and east but now lies buried beneath the modern city.
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mentions a siege of the city in 414 BC, by Libyans who were probably the Nasamones: Euesperides was saved by the unexpected arrival of the
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An inscription found there and dated around the middle of the 4th century BC states that the city had a constitution similar to that of
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In 1911, Benghazi was invaded and conquered by the Italians. Nearly half the local population of Cyrenaica under the leadership of
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arches with Italianate motifs on the façade. Italians even did the first architectural plan of Benghazi. in the 1930s, with a new
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Benghazi remains a centre of Libyan commerce, industry, transport and culture, and one of the three largest cities in Libya with
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in the West, calling for the end of the Gaddafi regime. Benghazi was seized by Gaddafi opponents on 21 February, who founded the
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Education in Benghazi, as throughout Libya, is compulsory and paid entirely by taxpayers. Compulsory education continues until
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In 2022, 18 provinces were declared by the Libyan Government of National Unity: the eastern coast, Jabal Al-Akhdar, Al-Hizam,
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were killed during a series of raids, commencing at nightfall and continuing into the next morning. Ten others were injured.
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and was heavily damaged in the process. After the war Benghazi was rebuilt and became the co-capital of the newly independent
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in Benghazi. After the permanent ceasefire of the second civil war, there has been a rise in business in Libya. In 2021, the
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The Atiq Mosque in Maydan al-Baladiya is the oldest mosque in Benghazi. The majority of people in the city are Sunni Muslims.
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Until the 1960s there were two small railways, built by the Italians, departing from Benghazi and served with classical
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On 19 March, pro-Gaddafi forces almost defeated the rebellion when they began attacking the city of Benghazi in a major
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by the British on 24 December only to change hands again on 29 January 1942 in the Rommel Afrika Corps' push to Egypt.
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winds are not uncommon in the city, and as such, many of Benghazi's smaller streets and buildings can be quite dusty.
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La città del silfio. Istituzioni, culti ed economia di Cirene classica ed ellenistica attraverso le fonti epigrafiche
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five times; Al Ahly four and Al Nasr only one. The most-important football event that took place in Benghazi was the
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justified the attacks by claiming Libya was responsible for terrorism directed at the United States, including the
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order from which the royal dynasty sprang has traditionally enjoyed strong support in Benghazi and the Cyrenaica.
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is a short distance from Benghazi, and many families in Benghazi today bear Cretan surnames. There are even a few
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By 21 February, the city was reported to be largely controlled by the opposition. The widely loathed mayor,
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in Maydan El Catedraeya (Cathedral Square), which was built in the 1920s and has two large distinct domes.
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The colonial Italians created the "Lungomare" (sea-walk) of Benghazi and constructed many other buildings
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had existed in the area from around 525 BC. In the 3rd century BC, it was relocated and refounded as the
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drives the city's commerce. Large national companies such as the Al-Brega Oil Marketing Company and the
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Benghazi later became a Roman city and greatly prospered for 600 years. The city superseded Cyrene and
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Football is the most-popular sport in Benghazi, and two of Libya's most-successful football clubs,
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sponge fishermen worked its coastal waters. In 1858, and again in 1874, Benghazi was devastated by
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city of Berenice. Berenice prospered under the Romans, and after the 3rd century AD it superseded
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Benghazi Zoo (al-Bosco) in al-Fuwayhat, one of Benghazi's greenest and wealthiest neighbourhoods.
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The city was in hostile territory and was surrounded by inhospitable tribes. The Greek historian
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For Muslims, there are many mosques throughout Benghazi; the oldest and best known (such as the
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built in 1924, which stands in Maydan al-Hurriya (Freedom Square). The building combines
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colonial architecture from this period remain today. Under the governorships of Generals
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Benghazi came under Italian rule in the early part of the 20th century. Some examples of
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Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information.
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Marshall Cavendish Corporation, "World and Its Peoples, North Africa". 2006. p. 1,227.
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The city's road network is generally well designed. An efficient system of highways,
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flag. Demonstrators were also seen carrying images of King Idris I. Benghazi and the
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settled on the site of Benghazi in the late seventh century BC. They called the city
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Architecture and Tourism in Italian Colonial Libya – An Ambivalent Modernism
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were underway in the city for a rail network which will traverse northern Libya.
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Benghazi lost its capital status when the Free Officers under the leadership of
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Bodalal, Zuhir; Bendardaf, Riyad; Ambarek, Mohammed; Nagelkerke, Nico (2015).
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From 26 February to 26 August, Benghazi was the temporary headquarters of the
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people of Benghazi, including the demolition in the year 2000 of the arena of
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be found in Benghazi is deep fried dates. These are often served with milk.
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Littorio Palace in Benghazi was the seat of the Cyrenaican regional assembly
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Benghazi, but was forced back by local resistance and intervention from the
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Landay, Janathan S.; Strobel, Warren P.; Ibrahim, Arwa (18 February 2011).
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Italian lighthouse in Benghazi, built in 1922 during Italian colonial rule.
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in 394. No longer a residential bishopric, Berenice is today listed by the
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Al-Ghaweel, Ibrahim; Mursi, Saleh A.; Jack, Joel P.; Joel, Irene (2009).
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Benghazi is home to many distinctive dishes that can be prepared at home.
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In April 2012, the Libyan economy ministry announced plans for creating a
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There is also a small Christian community in the city. The Roman Catholic
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In 246 BC, during the power struggle following Magas' death, his daughter
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as the chief center of Cyrenaica after the 3rd century AD and during the
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and his fleet, who were blown to Libya by contrary winds on their way to
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A young Benghazian carrying (deposed) King Idris' photo. Support of the
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In the early 1930s, the revolt was over and the Italians—under governor
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Cyrenaica suffered oppression, particularly under the fascist dictator
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The Jeliana Bridge connects Jeliana with the city centre and old town.
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Al-Buduzeera is one of the largest and most popular parks in Benghazi.
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in c. 515 BC, where it is stated that the punitive force sent by the
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to protect civilians, allowing the rebellion to continue. By 2014, a
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in 2014, Benghazi became the subject of heavy fighting between the
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One of the Cyrenean kings whose fate is connected with the city is
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Street is 23 July Park, another large green space which faces the
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as the centre of Cyrenaica. The city went into decline during the
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church (which was formerly the grand synagogue) with two serving
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descent. In recent times, however, there has been an influx of
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The largest colonial building from this Italian period is the
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Benghazi is one of the sub-regions of the area referred to as
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Bodalal, Zuhir; Bendardaf, Riyad; Ambarek, Mohammed (2012).
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In World War II Benghazi changed hands several times. During
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Benghazi, are based in the city. The two teams have won the
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in the city, but are of little significance to the economy.
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There are 32 Mu'tamarat Sha'bia in the District of Benghazi.
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Support for the Senussi dynasty remained strong in Cyrenaica
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occurred in the city. The revolts spread by 17 February to
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period and had already been reduced to a small town before
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was formed, which was slated to remain in place until the
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Additionally Cyrenaica was populated by more than 20,000
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attempted to score a decisive victory against the NTC by
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On 19 May 2012, residents of Benghazi voted in historic
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are popular men's sports in Benghazi. In recent times,
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community also exists in Benghazi. The Greek island of
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On 1 June, explosives were detonated in a car near the
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set up the Benghazi International Trade Fair in 2021.
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colony. The city changed hands several times during
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Hesperides, Libya
Bengasi (film)
Bengazi (film)
2012 Benghazi attack
split
Benghazi District
discuss
City
Benghazi seafront
Benghazi is located in Libya
32°07′N 20°04′E / 32.117°N 20.067°E / 32.117; 20.067
Libya
Cyrenaica
District
City
City
Metro
Demonym
Time zone
UTC+2
EET
Area code
License Plate Code
/bɛnˈɡɑːzi/
Ghazi
second-most-populous
Libya
Cyrenaica
Gulf of Sidra
Mediterranean

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