Tripoli, 1675

origin of the city

Tripoli grew up in the seventh century BC, the time of the Phoenician, where it was a commercial station and a market for the exportation of raw materials from black Africa. The role of this city continued in the area of exchange between the north and the south, and their communication spread to the south to cover the African countries of Sudan.

Arch of Marcus Aurelius

The reason why it's named is from the ancient Greeks, who call it Tripoli (the three cities). The city is known as Oea, or Uyat Bilat Makkar, and several Phoenician and Punic tombs have been discovered in Tripoli and a Phoenician pottery factory has been discovered.

Further excavations in Tripoli (Wyatt) are also believed to reveal the depth of the Canaanite Phoenician civilization in Libyan history. “This city was always built and well-made, and therefore there were no opportunities to do excavations there like the excavations carried out in Sabratha (Sabrata) and Labida al-Kabra. Yet Phoenician civilization is evident in the three major cities: The great butter, Wyatt, and Sabratha. These landmarks are still present and present and have moved deep into Libya. Researchers believe that the doors of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius' arch represent the directions of the ancient Phoenician city on which a Roman city was built.”

In the Roman era, the Romans built Roman facilities of which there was only the Arch of Victory in the ancient town, known as the Arch of Marcus Aurelius, in relation to that Roman emperor. In that era, the city was granted the colony's degree during the late 1900s until the era of Emperor Antonios Pius in the second century C.E.

The city underwent the rule of Alwandal (5th century) and Byzantine rule (6th century). During the invasions of Alondal, walls of Labda and Sabrata were destroyed. As a result, it was a strong growth and increased importance after it was the least important in the cities of Tripoli.

Muslim conquest

In the year 645, the Muslim Arabs opened it at the time of the succession of Omar Bin Al-Khattab, and the city remained under Arab rule after that (except from 1146-1158 A.D. when the Sicilian Norman took over it), and the Spanish occupied it from 1510 A.M. A 1551 C.E., where the displaced Tarablusites in the eastern part of the city, known as Tajoura in the Ottomans, sought help from the Christian occupation of the city represented by the Spanish and the Order of St. John.

Spanish and Saint John's Horsemen

At the beginning of the sixteenth century, the Mediterranean region witnessed a sea conflict between the European countries represented by Spanish Christians and Muslim Arabs. Spain resorted to its forces to attack the ports of North Africa and took the following cities:

In 1510, Tripoli residents tried to defend their city with a stroke. This is what Count Peter De Faro, leader of the Spanish campaign on Tripoli, said in his letter to the Sicilian deputy: ".... The Tarablusis were resisting violent resistance."

Memorial in Martyrs Square highlights Tripoli's history as important as its maritime site

Spain has had reasons for its occupation of Tripoli, the most prominent of which is its strategic location, its fortified port, and its numerous wealth, which the Spaniards saw as necessary to fund their armies in continuing the war against Muslims. Spain also makes it a Spanish military base to repel the successive attacks from the east, represented by the opposite line, the "Ottoman tide," which emerged as a large naval force in the Mediterranean basin led by "Kheireddine Berbruce" and his successor, "Dargoth Real about the Spanish presence in the North African countries.

The exchange of letters between the campaign leader, Count Petru de Naro, the king of Sicily, the letter of the Venice consul in Palermo, shows the resistance and unparalleled courage of the Libyan people, and the Spanish policy within the Trabelsi, was brutal, intolerant and unjust, they drove all the Trabelsi out of the city, and brought the largest number of Christians in their place, and they didn't make any major reform, they neglected commerce and industry The pressure led to the emergence of national resistance, which took place in the area of Tajoura, which borders the capital, as a center for launching military campaigns against the Spaniards in the Libyan state, and managed to surround the Spaniards in Tripoli. However, the attempt did not succeed.

As a result of the intensification and growing national resistance, and the increasing Ottoman danger at sea, the Spaniards surrendered Tripoli to the Knights of Saint John in 1530.

Ottoman Empire

Ottoman fleet controls Tripoli in 1551

The Tarabluss have appealed to the Ottoman Empire, as the Islamic caliphate, to enter Tripoli and exit the Knights of Saint John, and the Ottomans, led by the military commander, Darguet Pasha, the Ottoman Army's resistance chief and the people of Tripoli, based in Tajoura as the Knights of Saint John, have officially become the Ottoman State of Tripoli.

Since Tripoli was a city, it itself needs wholesale and retail markets that serve its residents. There is a pressing need to build such markets, which have been concentrated in the eastern part of the old city.

These markets are located in this area of Tripoli due to its proximity to the sea, which is an important outlet for the production and reception of goods coming from Western countries. It is also close to the source of power, the Red Saray, when it was affiliated with the Ottoman state.

Of course, these markets were not for the service of the city's people alone, but for all segments of the population, because they are the center where goods are collected by the urban and Bedouin population. Bedouins often visit the city to sell or buy what they need and close down and return to their area.

American ship USS Philadelphia burns off the coast of Tripoli during the rule of the Garmannians, during their war with the United States

Qara Manley

The Qurmanbased family ruled Libya after Governor Ahmed Pasha separated Libya from the Ottoman Empire. The first Ottoman period in Libya ended, and the era of the Girmanlians began. Yusuf Pasha's Germanley era was the most prominent in that period, during which he fought freely with the United States to exert influence and sovereignty in the Mediterranean. After a great conflict, the Carnamlian War ended with the United States by signing a peace treaty in which the United States would pay annual taxes to Tripoli Pasha, in return for not to attack the ships. After that, the Carmanic family's contract ended, and the Ottomans returned to direct rule in Tripoli to begin their second term.

'Tripoli in World War II'

The city was home to 36 mosques, 3 historic baths, two schools, a hospital known as the old Al-Ghorba Hospital on Sidi Salem Al-Mshat Street. The city also includes a church, a prison for Christians, a number of historical buildings, including the Horsh Al-Qarmanli and a number of historical consulates, including the French English consulate, located in French Zigna.

Italian colonization and the British Mandate

Libya, in general, and Tripoli in particular, went through a lot of fighting and became under Italian occupation after the Ottomans suffered defeats in the Levant. Italians considered Libya the fourth shore of Italy, and violent confrontations took place between the Italian forces and the local popular resistance in cooperation with some Ottoman officers. As a result of this resistance, the Libyans were able to achieve some gains, most notably the declaration of the Libyan republic In World War II, the British mandate that ended with independence began in 1951.

The Sham government is also reminded of the time when demonstrations were organized against Italians and people were ordered to shout and shout. One of the things that was invented by the protest men was people saying while they were wandering the streets of Damascus:

This is a kind of absurdity that the State has resorted to in no way, devoid of any good will, while foreign armies have been standing in the necks of the safe people of the country, unarmed from weapons and equipment.

Panoramic photo of real estate construction in Tripoli in 2009

The General Complex of the Modern Landmarks of Tripoli

In late 2011, a glimpse of the modern center of the city, featuring the Marriott Hotel on the right, the Tripoli Tower, and the Bulili Tower

In the United Kingdom of Libya, and in view of the federal system at the time, Tripoli took turns playing the role of the capital, along with the major cities in eastern Libya, Benghazi, before planning to make Al-Bayda the capital of the state after the federal system was terminated in 1963. After the September 1969 coup, the capital's functions became concentrated in Tripoli, where the headquarters of state, the secretariats of the various "ministries" and the headquarters of all the ministries. There have been attempts to make Sirte the capital of the country by centralizing the meetings of the secretariats (ministries) there, but the matter has not been resolved. The state also tried to transfer the secretariats to the city of Hoon, but the plan was changed once again and the capital's functions were settled in Tripoli.

From the modern center of the city

With the Libyan economy flourishing as a result of the country's availability of huge reserves of gas and oil, which enabled the state to provide large amounts of hard currency revenues, Tripoli witnessed the construction and building of infrastructure at the beginning of the 1970s. Tripoli now includes a number of distinguished facilities at the regional level, the most prominent of which is the Tripoli International Fair, the Tripoli International Airport, and the Port of Tripoli, The problems resulting from the absence of an appropriate economic policy, despite the country's availability of huge financial resources. This did not prevent Tripoli from witnessing, since 2005, construction and development projects, described by many sources as promising. The most prominent of these projects is the new Tripoli International Airport, which was planned to be the largest in Africa with a capacity of 20 million passengers annually.

Foreign tourist showcases traditional industries in Old City

Bouquets of roses at a shop set for sale in central Tripoli

Ghazala Square in downtown Cairo

One of the traditional pieces of the old city

The Old City in the Center of Tripoli is one of the most prominent tourist attractions in the city. The active activity in the city dates back to a very short period of time, most notably during the Ottoman era and the Qarnameli Palace. Tripoli was a hub for the trans-Saharan trade through the city port. The buildings built at this stage, especially the old hotels, are still alive and are attracted to visitors. One of the most prominent old tourist hotel is the "Zammit hotel,", which dates, which goes back to the year, which goes back to the year, which goes back to the year, which goes back to the year, which goes back to 1111381188883 which was maintained and re-employed in 2006.

Tourist activities in Tripoli include cultural and recreational tourism, such as museums, gardens, shopping areas, restaurants that serve traditional Libyan meals, and modern restaurants. The city also includes a number of hotels and modern tourist villages that operate during the summer. The following are the main features of Tripoli:

• Old City
• Red Saray
• Al-Saray Al-Hamra Museum
• Islamic Museum
• zoo
• Naqah Mosque
• Tripoli Cathedral (former)

Clock Tower of the Old City

The Byzantine Scarlet Monster in the mid-eighteenth century

• Al-Turk Market
• Battle of the Hani monument
• Arch of Marcus Aurelius
• People's Palace
• Haush Qara Manli
• Old French Consulate
• School of Arts and Industry
• Battle of Ain Zara Memorial
• Greek Orthodox Church
• French Street
• Lady Mary's Church Clock
• clock tower
• Burj Al-Fatih (renamed "Burj Tripoli")
• turret
• Al-Fatih Gold Market
• polyp tower
• Wagda Tourist Village
• Forest of Tripoli
• wildlife park
• astronomical dome

Top mosques in Tripoli

• Sidi al-Shuab Mosque (opposite Corniche Tripoli)
• Naqa Mosque (Old City)
• Sidi Salem Al-Mshat Mosque (Old City)
• Sidi Abdelwahab Al-Qaisi Mosque (Old City)
• Moulay Mohamed Mosque (Central Tripoli)
• Gamal Abdel Nasser Mosque "Islamic Call Society" (Algeria Square)
• Al-Quds Mosque (Central Tripoli)
• Nashnoush Mosque (Central Tripoli)
• Baqi Mosque (central Tripoli)
• Mizran Mosque (central Tripoli)
• Abu Mishmaneh Mosque (central Tripoli)
• Sidi Bouhemira Mosque (central Tripoli)

. Al-Honi Mosque (Wall Road)

Mizran Street

The Algerian Square, which links the two streets of Independence and Haiti, shows the mosque, which was a church during the Italian occupation

Al-Istiqlal Street (former Emhemed Al-Maqarif) in the center of the city

One of the most important streets in the city is: December 24 (former September 11th), Omar Mokhtar Street, Al-Istiqlal (former Emhemed Al-Megarief), Mizran, Al-Rasheed Street and February 17 Street (formerly Al-Jumhuriya Street), as for the most important neighborhood:

Al-Kabeer Hotel vs. Corniche Tripoli

There are a large number of tourist hotels in the city, ranging from five stars to other levels, including public and private sectors. Following are some of the most important hotels in the city:

• Rixos Al-Nasr Hotel 5 stars
• Corinthia Hotel Africa Gate 5 stars
• Radisson Blue Mhari Hotel 5 stars
• Grand Hotel 5 Stars
• Bab Al-Bahr Hotel
• Hotel Sudan
• JW Marriott Hotel Tripoli

Banks

Tripoli is a vital business hub in North Africa

• Central Bank of Libya
• Sahara Bank
• Al-Wahda Bank
• Al-Gomhuria Bank
• Umma Bank
• Commercial Bank
• trade and development bank
• safety bank
• Arab Consensus Bank
• Mediterranean Bank
• The city also has a number of major offices of the largest insurance companies in Libya.

Markets

The commercial center includes September 1st Street, Omar al-Mukhtar Street, al-Rasheed Street, al-Maqrif Street, Tripoli Tower, Mizran Street, al-Andalus neighborhood, Bin Ashour Street and al-Siyah. And there are the most important shops.

The city has many different public markets, including: Tuesday, Karima Market, Friday Market, Bu Salim Market.

The city has many modern commercial markets, the most prominent of which are: the New Tuesday Market complex, al-Mahary Market, al-Fateh Gold Market, al-Madina Market "Friday Market", al-Andalus Gate Market, al-Wahat Market, al-Yamama Zarqa market, al-Marjan market, al-Saqqa Mosque market, Oya market, al-Bustan market.

Tripoli International Airport Entrance

The city also has several traditional markets, including: The souq Al-Rub', Al-Turk, and Bab Al-Hurriya in the old city specialize in selling jewelry, traditional clothes, folkloric products, herbs and spices.

Ports and airports

• Port of Tripoli
• Passenger Port (Al-Shaab Port)
• Tripoli International Airport (Qasr ibn Ghashir)
• Tripoli Airport for Domestic Flights
• Maitaqah Airport (downtown)

Universities

A classroom at the Libyan University of Tripoli in 1966

• Tripoli University: About 75,000 students are studying, and the number is expected to reach 100,000 in the 2007/2008 academic year
• Nasser University is the second largest university in Tripoli after Tripoli University.
• Open University: The number of departments in the university is eleven. The total number of students in the university was 7,471 for the 2003-2004 academic year.
• Graduate Studies Academy
• Applied Administrative and Financial Sciences College - Tripoli
• Computer Technology College
• Universities and universities:
  • Tripoli Private University

The health sector is affiliated with several "public and private" hospitals and sectors, which are identified by the ministry and set up mechanisms to be followed by law and relevant state bodies.

Hospitals

• Tripoli Medical Center
• Tripoli Central Hospital (Zawiya Street)
• Public Green Plateau Hospital
• Al-Jalaa Maternity Hospital
• Layoun Hospital
• Razi Psychiatric Hospital
• Al-Jalaa Children's Hospital
• Sugar Hospital
• Al-Eefa Hospital in Qasr Bin Ghashir
• Abu Sita Hospital for Chest Diseases
• Obislim Orthopedic Surgery Hospital
• Center for Burns and Plastic Surgery
• Salah al-Din General Hospital is currently closed
• Tagore Heart Hospital
• Dermatology Hospital (Center Milad Well)
• Space and Depth Medicine Center (Obsolete)
• Mitiga Military Hospital
• infertility center (aerodrome route)
• Ali Omar Askar Hospital for brain and neurological surgery.

Fans celebrate in Tripoli stadium match

A group of young people are playing football in a yard near the Shatt Road in the middle of the city

In Tripoli, the headquarters of the Libyan General Football Federation is the "most important Libyan sport", the headquarters of other sports federations, and the headquarters of the Olympic Committee. The 1982 Africa Cup finals, the Mediterranean Games, the Arab Games and the World Chess Championship were organized. She organizes an international equestrian championship for equestrian clubs every October. The sports city also has a sports complex that includes several stadiums.

1. June 11 Stadium holds 70,000 spectators.
2. The industrial river stadium, which has a capacity of about 20,000 spectators.
3. Stadiums for other sports.

Tripoli also has the closed Rajab Akasha complex, a equestrian school on the airport road and the Abi Seta area, a marine sports club, a diving club, a indoor Cordoba Hall, a number of popular squares and sports forums in each neighborhood to play sports, bodybuilding clubs and Swedish games.

June 11 Stadium, Tripoli's largest sports facilities

clubs

• Libyan Al-Ittihad Club
• Al-Ahli Tripoli Club
• Dhahra Libyan Club
• Al-Wahda Club
• ignition
• Ittihad Gharyan Club
• Al-Shabab
• Mahalla Club
• Al-Tarsana SC
• Madina Libyan Club
• Al Shatt
• Al-Alamein Club
• Zenata Club
• Khalid Bin Al-Walid Club

The red saray in the center of the city, which includes a museum complex, shows in the picture columns carrying historical figures that reflect the connection of the city's culture with the Mediterranean Sea

Tripoli is known for its arts of tradition, muwashahat and Prophet Mohammed's praises. Concerts of this kind take place on religious occasions and weddings

Tripoli was chosen as the capital of Islamic culture for the year 2007 and has many Islamic landmarks. Throughout the ages, the city has been active in teaching Islamic sciences. The city is also rich in arts that reflect Islamic culture, such as the art of Sufi art, as well as the architecture that left behind the Islamic conquest and the Ottoman era in Libya, with its mosques and various Islamic landmarks. The most important of these is the Malouf Festival and the popular Muwashahat. Many cultural and scientific publications and publications come from Tripoli. The city also has a number of important cultural centers, including:

• Libyan Jihad Center for Historical Studies
• Red Saray "Museum Complex"
• Al-Fatih Cultural Complex
• School of Arts and Industry
• Art House
• Discovery Theater
• theater teams
• Faculty of Arts and Media, University of Tripoli
• Jamaleddine Miladi Music Institute
• Academy of Arabic Language
• Arab Book House
• Uthman Pasha School

Media

One of the first newspapers published from Tripoli was the Al-Marsad newspaper, which was published for a limited period starting from November 1910. Tripoli has the official headquarters of the Libyan television and radio. After the February 17 revolution, the Libyan media started a new experiment in the field of audio, visual and electronic media. The newspaper Arous Al-Bahr is the first private newspaper to be established in Tripoli after the fall of Gaddafi.

civil society

The civil society in Libya under the rule of Gaddafi (1969-2011) was not freely available, independently ruled by the Civil Associations Act, and controlled by the Federation of Civil Associations, nor was it granted a margin of freedom, lack of independence of movement, and links many of its activities to the state institution. It was restricted to academic and elitist circles, only the only organization that led this debate. For many years, the Gaddafi Foundation for Development was without its participation from various other Libyan social media, and after the February 17, 2011 revolution, hundreds of non-governmental and charitable organizations were established.

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Hassan Oraibi, one of Tripoli's cultural icons

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•   Beirut, Lebanon
•   Belo Horizonte, Brazil (since 2003)
•   Izmir, Turkey
•   Madrid, Spain

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