Libya looks to its past to build a new future as national museum reopens

After nearly 14 years of closure due to civil war, the National Museum of Libya in Tripoli reopened with a lavish ceremony. The museum, located in the historic Red Castle complex, houses Africa's largest collection of classical antiquities, showcasing Libya's rich history shaped by Greek, Roman, Ottoman, and Italian occupations. The reopening was attended by diplomats and celebrities, featuring a large-scale performance and fireworks display. The museum's collection includes cave paintings, ancient mummies, Punic tablets, and treasures from Roman coastal cities. During the closure, the museum's artifacts were evacuated to secret locations to protect them from theft. The reopening signifies Libya's effort to rebuild and look to its past for a new future.

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