'Aziziya
Country: Libya
Region: Africa
Period: 1911-1922
Location: 32.530833°N, 13.021111°E
Description
ʽAziziya was a town in the Tripolitanian region of Libya, known primarily for its connection to the Tripolitanian Republic in the early 20th century. The Tripolitanian Republic was a short-lived entity established by local leaders in the aftermath of the Italian invasion of Libya in 1911. ʽAziziya itself became notable during the Italo-Turkish War and its role in the resistance against Italian colonization.
Modern Remains
Today, ʽAziziya is a small town located southwest of Tripoli. It is best known for the ʽAziziya Libyan military base, which gained international attention during the 2011 Libyan Civil War. Archaeological and historical remains from the time of the Tripolitanian Republic are limited but include some remnants of resistance sites and early colonial-era structures. The town itself has grown into a modern Libyan settlement, but its role in the resistance remains a point of historical interest.