Prosecutors in eastern Benghazi have opened an investigation into alleged attacks on archaeological sites in the Ajdabiya area. The Public Order Prosecution said it was reviewing complaints over damage to several sites overseen by the Ajdabiya Antiquities Office. According to the Benghazi Antiquities Authority, a specialist committee has been formed including prosecutors, representatives of the tourist police and antiquities protection units, and a group of archaeologists. The team has carried out on-site inspections alongside the head of the Ajdabiya office. Officials said the aim was to assess the extent of the damage and collect evidence to document the violations, with a view to taking legal action against those responsible.

Source: Libya Observer January 04, 2026 12:25 UTC