Leptis Magna is an ancient North African port city founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and came under Roman rule after the Punic Wars. As the birthplace of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), it enjoyed a golden age and was enriched with monumental structures such as a magnificent theater, baths, a basilica, a triumphal arch, and a forum. From the 3rd century onward, it began to decline due to changes in trade routes, Berber invasions, and the earthquake of 365. It was captured