Libyan lands
Definition
Libyan lands refer to the region in North Africa where ancient civilizations like Carthage were located. It includes modern-day Libya and parts of neighboring countries.
Analogy
Think of Libyan lands as a vast desert oasis, rich with history and culture, just waiting to be explored by curious adventurers.
Related terms
Numidia: An ancient kingdom in North Africa that bordered Carthage. It often had alliances or conflicts with both Rome and Carthage.
Berbers: Indigenous people of North Africa who inhabited the Libyan lands before the arrival of Phoenicians and Romans.
Cyrene: An important Greek colony in Libya known for its intellectual achievements, including being home to philosophers like Aristippus.
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