Libya's second largest city, Benghazi, has a history that dates back to the Greek colony of Euesperides founded in the 6th century BCE. Throughout its history, the city has been repeatedly conquered by different ancient and colonial forces. == Ancient Greek colony of Euesperides == Modern Benghazi lies in the province of Cyrenaica, an area which was heavily colonised by the Greeks in antiquity.
Libya's second largest city, Benghazi, has a history that dates back to the Greek colony of Euesperides founded in the 6th century BCE. Throughout its history, the city has been repeatedly conquered by different ancient and colonial forces. == Ancient Greek colony of Euesperides == Modern Benghazi lies in the province of Cyrenaica, an area which was heavily colonised by the Greeks in antiquity.
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