In a major boost for the preservation of Libya's coastal heritage, a new Archaeological Restoration Center has been officially inaugurated within the Leptis Magna Museum complex. Supported by the EU Commission, the center is designed to serve as a technical hub for the maintenance of ancient temple fragments, inscriptions, and monumental sculptures. The facility is equipped with modern laboratories intended to train a new generation of Libyan conservators in advanced chemical and physical restoration techniques.
The center’s first major task involves the cleaning and stabilization of several Severan-era friezes and decorative elements from the city's religious district. By establishing a permanent restoration presence on-site, the Antiquities Authority aims to mitigate the long-term effects of salt-air erosion and moisture that threaten the integrity of the world-famous Roman ruins. The project is part of a broader strategy to revitalize cultural tourism and secure Libya's standing as a Mediterranean heritage leader.