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How the Ancient Greeks Built an Artificial Harbor in Libya and Why It Is Now Underwater

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About 2,500 years ago, the Greek colonists of Cyrene, in present-day Libya, needed a port worthy of a rapidly growing city. However, the area's natural anchorage was small and dangerous for their merchant and warships.
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How the Ancient Greeks Built an Artificial Harbor in Libya and Why It Is Now Underwater

About 2,500 years ago, the Greek colonists of Cyrene, in present-day Libya, needed a port worthy of a rapidly growing city. However, the area's natural anchorage was small and dangerous for their merchant and warships.

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LiFO broke the news on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
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