2024-04-21 06:44:38
Benghazi Antiquities Supervisor Nasser Al-Harari revealed that the archaeological cemetery that appeared at the start of construction of a bridge project in the Salmani area is not a new discovery, indicating that it was discovered since 1978.
Al-Harari explained during statements to Libya Al-Ahrar that the history of this cemetery dates back to the (Hellenistic) era, which is the period of the founding of the city of Euperides.
Regarding what is being said about stopping the Salmani Bridge construction project; The Superintendent of Benghazi Antiquities confirmed that this archaeological cemetery will not be an obstacle to the project, announcing that a decision will be taken to fill it in preparation for the implementation of the bridge, provided that this vital project does not conflict with the archaeological site.
A technical team of researchers monitoring the Benghazi antiquities has been following up on the work of the company implementing the project since the appearance of the cemetery. According to the thermal.
In a statement, the Antiquities Watch explained that the Salmani area in Benghazi was discovered there, during the 1970s and 1980s, as well as in 2009, many archaeological tombs, during the reconstruction of the area.
The archaeological cemetery attributed to the Hellenistic era is located near “Al-Salmani Post,” directly under the sidewalk, at a depth not exceeding half a meter. It contains five graves of different sizes, all of them in sound condition. According to the Benghazi Antiquities Observatory, no remains of human bones or archaeological remains were found in the cemetery.
The Hellenistic era in Libya dates back to the third century BC, and represents the height of Greek influence, when Libya was ruled by Greek kings and aristocrats.
Source: Libya Al-Ahrar
2024-04-21 06:44:38