Benghazi is an ancient city on the North African coast, that dates back to the 6th century B.C.. Its modern name comes from one of the city's benefactors "Seedi Ghazi", who died in 1450. Through the centuries it has been ruled by the Greeks, Roman, Byzantines, and now part of modern Libya.

During early twentieth century, Benghazi was the headquarters of Italian occupation forces that invaded Libya in 1911. The Italians were forced out in 1949.

Benghazi is known primarily for its pristine white beaches, and its proximity to several historic sites, including the battlefield of Toburk, and the town of Cyrene

Related Websites of Interest:

• Official Benghazi Tourism Website
• Benghazi - Wikipedia
• Cyrene and the Cyrenaica