If Libya's spectacular Roman ruins were located anywhere else in the world, they would be thronged with tourists. The impressive ancient monuments and cities—in equally impressive seaside locations—offer the timeless splendor and tranquility of the desert, and the warm climate.
But for most travelers, the ruins might as well be on the moon. Because of the pro-democracy uprising against Col. Moammar Gadhafi that began in early 2011 and subsequent civil war, many areas of the country are unavailable to visitors because of travel restrictions.
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