African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Sirte
Libya Tripolitania
Location
31.20, 16.60Historic city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Tajarhi
Libya Fezzan
Location
26.13, 15.47Desert city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Tazirbu
Libya Fezzan
Location
25.75, 15.27Desert oasis, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Tmassah
Libya Fezzan
Location
26.37, 15.80Desert oasis, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Traghen
Libya Fezzan
Location
27.53, 14.43Desert city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Ubari
Libya Fezzan
Location
26.58, 12.77Desert oasis, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Waddan
Libya Fezzan
Location
29.17, 16.13Desert city, center of local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Agricultural center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Zawiya
Libya Tripolitania
Location
32.75, 12.72Oil city, center of petroleum industry and local culture.
Economic Role
Oil industry, petroleum production, regional commerce, local trade.
Bayda
Libya Cyrenaica
Location
32.77, 21.75Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.