Cyrene, Libya - Wikipedia
WEBCyrene, also sometimes anglicized as Kyrene, was an ancient Greek colony and Roman city near present-day Shahhat in northeastern Libya in North Africa. It was part of the Pentapolis , an important group of five cities in the region, and gave the area its classical and early modern name Cyrenaica .
People Of Color In The Bible (Part 3 -Cyrene)- Articles ...
WEBAnother people of color mentioned in the Bible are the people of Cyrene. The people of Cyrene were African people who lived in what is now Libya. Situated on the Mediterranean coast of northern Africa, Cyrene was the chief city of the region known then as Cyrenaica, the nation that bordered Egypt on the west.
Cyrene - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJul 4, 2023 · Ancient Cyrene was located on the coast of North Africa at the site of modern-day Shahhat, Libya. When was Cyrene established and by whom? Cyrene was founded in 631 BCE by immigrants from the Greek island of Thera. Who are some of the famous people from Cyrene?
Cyrene | Libya, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEBCyrene, ancient Greek colony in Libya, founded c. 631 bce by a group of emigrants from the island of Thera in the Aegean. Their leader, Battus, became the first king, founding the dynasty of the Battiads, whose members, named alternately Battus and Arcesilaus, ruled Cyrene for eight generations.
Cyrene: A Jewel of the Ancient Mediterranean - History Tools
WEBMay 26, 2024 · Nestled atop a lofty plateau in northeastern Libya, the ancient city of Cyrene stands as a testament to the power and glory of the Hellenic world. Founded by Greek settlers in the 7th century BC, Cyrene grew to become one of the most prosperous and influential cities of the Mediterranean basin, …
Who was Simon of Cyrene? | GotQuestions.org
WEBJan 4, 2022 · His place of origin has led many to wonder if he was of African descent (and therefore black), or if he was simply born there as were many others of Greek, Roman, and Jewish descent. Cyrene was situated in modern-day Libya, on the northern coast of the African continent.
What do we know about Simon of Cyrene? - CompellingTruth.org
WEBSince Cyrene was located in modern day Libya, many have suggested that Simon was a dark-skinned African man who had come to Jerusalem to worship during the Passover. However, since only his hometown was specified and many Jews lived in Cyrene during this time, his ethnicity is unknown for certain.
Bible Map: Cyrene
WEBCyrene was a city of Libya in North Africa, lat. 32 degrees 40' North, long. 22 degrees 15' East. It lay West of ancient Egypt, from which it was separated by a portion of the Libyan desert, and occupied the territory now belonging to Barca and Tripoli.
Cyrene - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBCyrene in Libya is considered to be one of the most impressive Greco-Roman sites in the world and one of the best Classical Greek sites beyond Greece itself.
Cyrene, Libya - New World Encyclopedia
WEBCyrene (Greek Κυρήνη, Kurene) was an ancient Greek colony in present-day Libya, the oldest and most important of the five Greek cities in the region. It gave eastern Libya the classical name 'Cyrenaica' that it has retained to modern times. It lies in a lush valley in the Jebel Akhdar uplands.