24-05-2025
Restoration begins on Benghazi's long-lost 'Lupa Capitolina' statue
The Benghazi Antiquities Authority has launched the restoration of the iconic 'Lupa Capitolina' statue, marking the completion of its first phase in partnership with the Archaeology Department Laboratory at the University of Benghazi.
The initial phase involved lifting the statue, measuring its components, and reattaching the legs to begin restoring it to its original form.
The statue, a significant piece of Benghazi's heritage, was returned to the Antiquities Authority in July 2023 after being missing for over four decades. It had vanished under mysterious circumstances and was eventually discovered on a farm in the Sidi Faraj area. News Tagged: Benghazi Libyan Antiquities Authority
