Cyrene, the ancient Greek city (in present-day Libya) was the oldest and most important of the five Greek cities in the region and 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. It was named after a spring, Kyre, which the Greeks consecrated to Apollo. Cyrene was founded as a colony of the Greeks of Thera, traditionally led by Aristotle (later called Battus) of Thera, about 630 BC, ten miles from its port, Apollonia (Marsa Sousa). Details concerning the founding of the city are contained in Book IV of the Histories of Herodotus. It promptly became the chief town of the ancient Libyan region between Egypt and Carthage (Cyrenaica), kept up commercial relations with all the Greek cities, and reached the height of its prosperity under its own kings in the 5th century BC. Soon after 460 BC it became a republic; after the death of Alexander the Great (323 BC) it passed to the Ptolemies and fell into decay. Cyrenaica became part of the empire controlled by the Ptolemaic dynasty from Alexandria in Egypt and later passed to the Roman empire. Cyrene was the birthplace of Eratosthenes and there are a number of philosophers associated with the city including Callimachus, Carneades, Aristippus and Arete, and Synesius, bishop of Ptolemais in the 4th century CE. The inhabitants of Cyrene at the time of Sulla (c. 85 BC) were divided into four classes: citizens, farmers, resident aliens, and Jews, who formed a restless minority. Lucullus was sent to Cyrene by Sulla to quell disturbances in which the Jews were taking a prominent part. The ruler of the town, Apion bequeathed it to the Romans, but it kept its self-government. In 74 BC Cyrene was created a Roman province; but, whereas under the Ptolemies the Jewish inhabitants had enjoyed equal rights, they now considered themselves oppressed by the autonomous Greek population. Cultural conflicts were exacerbated by the resurgence of Jewish nationalism and resentment of Hellenistic culture with which many Jews had accommodated. Tensions came to a head in the insurrection of the Jews of Cyrene under Vespasian (AD 73) and especially Trajan (AD 117). This revolt was quelled by Marcius Turbo, but not before about 200,000 Romans and Greeks had been killed (Dio Cassius, lxviii. 32). By this outbreak Libya was depopulated to such an extent that a few years later new colonies had to be established there, according to Eusebius. Cyrene's chief local export through much of its early history -- the medicinal herb silphium -- was pictured on most Cyrenian coins, until it was harvested to extinction. Though commercial competition from Carthage and Alexandria reduced its trade, Cyrene, with its port of Apollonia (Marsa Susa), remained an important urban center until the earthquake of 365. Ammianus Marcellinus described it in the 4th century as a deserted city, and Synesius, a native of Cyrene, described it in the following century as a vast ruin at the mercy of the nomads. The names of six christian bishops are known: according to Byzantine legend the first was St. Lucius (Acts 13:1); St. Theodorus suffered martyrdom under Diocletian; about 370 Philo dared to consecrate by himself a bishop for Hydra, and was succeeded by his own nephew, Philo; Rufus sided with Dioscorus at the so-called Robber Synod (Latrocinium) of Ephesus in 449; Leontius lived about 600. Cyrene is now an archeological site near the village of Shahat. One of its more significant features is the Temple of Apollo which was originally constructed as early as 7th century BC. Other ancient structures include a Temple to Demeter and a partially unexcavated Temple to Zeus (the latter was intentionally damaged under orders of Moammar Al Qadhafi in the summer of 1978). There is a large necropolis approximately 10 km between Cyrene and its ancient port of Apollonia. Cyrene is also mentioned in the New Testament: One Simon of Cyrene carried the cross of Christ (Mark 15:21 and parallels). See also Acts 2:10, 6:9; 11:20; 13:1. (wikipedia) Slonta : The little temple near the village of Slotna is beautiful, but little has been done to meet an audience. What kind of cult was practiced here in the temple, is unknown today. VALPARD FILMS http://valpardfilms.free.fr

This is a short interview with the Cyrene Global Heritage Fund Project Director, Ms. Serenella Ensoli about the damage to artifacts found at Cyrene.

Vacanze splendide all' ALBA CLUB SOL CYRENE a SHARM EL SHEIKH Peccato per il volo che mi ha fatto perdere un giorno!!!

Vacanze splendide all' ALBA CLUB SOL CYRENE a SHARM EL SHEIKH Penultimo giorno, GITA AL CAIRO.

21A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross. 22They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means The Place of the Skull). Mark 15:21-22 (NIV) 13Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord, and his mother, who has been a mother to me, too. Romans 16:13 (NIV) This past Sunday a brother from New Delhi, Gimms Andrews, shared in our communion while visiting his family who lives in Toronto. He had shared about Simon from Cyrene and what it meant for him to carry the cross when first forced to do it. Often will be confronted with situations that are beyond our control, much like Simon not having the option to refuse the call to carry the cross. In the movie I appreciate some liberties that Mel Gibson shares about the character. In many respects, Simon was sent by the Father to help the Son in the most challenging situation of his life. Jesus needed the help from someone to complete his mission and endure the test till the end. Since our Lord could not do it on his own who do we think we are thinking that we can? if you have the spirit of independence I urge you to put it to death. Another great insight I got out of our brother from India is that Rufus, Simon's son, becomes a disciple and is mentioned in the book of Romans. That leads me to believe that Simon himself became a disciple eventually. Imagine his peers asking him what it was like helping Jesus carry the cross! YBIC - Oswald Chu - Facebook to face global e-vangelism

Film über Libyen History Libya Tribolis cyrene

شرق ليبيا قورينا الاثار

voices of mater dei member singing refiner's fire at mater dei's cd launching.

My Khaileigh Cyrene Taking a bath

PLEASE READ THE LYRICS :-) I feel insane Every single time I'm asked to compromise 'Cause I'm afraid and stuck in my ways And that's the way it stays So how long did I expect love to outweigh ignorance? By the look on your face I may have forced the scale to tip I'm not insane, I'm not insane I'm not insane, I'm not... I'm not insane (Mother) Come back to me it's almost easy (Said it all) Come back again it's almost easy Shame pulses through my heart from the things I've done to you It's hard to face but the fact remains that this is nothing new I left you bound and tied with suicidal memories Selfish beneath the skin but deep inside I'm not insane (Mother) Come back to me it's almost easy (Said it all) Come back again it's almost easy (You'll learn your lesson) Come back to me it's almost easy (But first you fall) Come back again it's almost easy Now that I've lost you it kills me to say (Hurts to say) I've tried to hold on as you've slowly slipped away I'm losing the fight, I've treated you so wrong now let me make it right (Make it right)

Amici in vacanza a shar el sheik settembre 2007, soggiorno al sol cyrene...

Sigla Albatour

Jueves 29 de marzo 2007, baile de primavera, Cyrene disfrasada de monita (con orejas?) Bueno creo es una monita titi

Come usare un wc

some more of my travels in Libya

go u.t

Cyrene feeling James Blunt's song

This battles in Eve Online game (eve-online.com) Cyrene Initiative Alliance Credits: Music: Korn-Coming undone

Defending Cyrene

swimming

singing alicia keys

by: himatyon

Hopewell Baptist youth groups band Cyrene singing heart of worship.

cyrene "dancing queen" lipsynch.

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