Libya has officially reopened its National Museum in Tripoli after 14 years of closure, allowing the public to rediscover some of the country’s most important historical treasures for the first time since the 2011 uprising that toppled Muammar Gaddafi.
Formerly known as the Red Castle (As-Saraya al-Hamra), the museum—Libya’s largest—was closed during the revolution. Built in the 1980s, it features 10,000 square meters of exhibition space showcasing mosaics, murals, sculptures, coins, and artifacts spanning Libya’s prehistory through the Greek, Roman, and Islamic eras.
The reopening ceremony was marked by celebrations and fireworks over the historic site, symbolizing a renewed commitment to preserving Libya’s rich cultural heritage.
