Septimius Severus

While there are no classical pieces of earth-shattering importance—a fair amount of Libya's classical heritage made its way to Italian and other European museums during the Italian occupation—there are vibrant, dynamic mosaics of daily life from the ancient cities of Leptis Magna and Sabratha, many centered around fishing and sea creatures, and important panels from the arch of Septimius Severus at Leptis Magna.

After Gadhafi, Hope for Modernity Ann Marlowe 2011

Leptis Magna was the birthplace of Roman emperor Septimius Severus, who assumed power in 193 A.D. and greatly enhanced the city's infrastructure over the course of his reign.

ARTINFO: Is Gaddafi Stashing Rocket Launchers In The Roman Ruins Of Leptis Magna To Stymie NATO? ARTINFO 2011

Leptis Magna was the birthplace of Roman emperor Septimius Severus, who assumed power in 193 A.D. and greatly enhanced the city's infrastructure over the course of his reign.

ARTINFO: Is Gaddafi Stashing Rocket Launchers In The Roman Ruins Of Leptis Magna To Stymie NATO? ARTINFO 2011

Leptis Magna was the birthplace of Roman emperor Septimius Severus, who assumed power in 193 A.D. and greatly enhanced the city's infrastructure over the course of his reign.

ARTINFO: Is Gaddafi Stashing Rocket Launchers In The Roman Ruins Of Leptis Magna To Stymie NATO? ARTINFO 2011

Leptis Magna was the birthplace of Roman emperor Septimius Severus, who assumed power in 193 A.D. and greatly enhanced the city's infrastructure over the course of his reign.

ARTINFO: Is Gaddafi Stashing Rocket Launchers In The Roman Ruins Of Leptis Magna To Stymie NATO? ARTINFO 2011

The second was in a caption saying that Septimius Severus was Roman emperor from AD145 to AD211.

Corrections and clarifications 2011

The triumphal arches of the Emperors Titus and Septimius Severus, versions of which can now be found in former imperial capitals from London to Moscow, celebrate conquests—of Jerusalem and what is modern-day Iran—that seem uncannily relevant to current concerns.

Where the Ancient Past Is Palpably Present Francis X. Rocca 2011

Born on 11 April 145 Septimius Severus was a native of the northern African colony of Lepcis Magna in Tripolitania Libya, the scion of a provincial family whose heads had risen to senatorial rank under the aegis of Trajan.

Caesars’ Wives Annelise Freisenbruch 2010

The cultural and political hegemony of Rome itself was weakening; Septimius Severus would even celebrate his provincial origins in public building projects.

Caesars’ Wives Annelise Freisenbruch 2010

Julia Domna and her husband Septimius Severus on the Arch of the Argentarii, year 204.

Caesars’ Wives Annelise Freisenbruch 2010