Leptis Magna

geographical name

Lep·​tis Mag·​na ˌlep-təs-ˈmag-nə How to pronounce Leptis Magna (audio)
ancient seaport on the Mediterranean Sea in northern Africa founded by Phoenicians near present-day Al Khums

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“Leptis Magna.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Leptis%20Magna. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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