Aerial photographer Jason Hawkes flew over Libya and photographed the ancient Roman cities of Leptis Magna and Sabratha from the air.
The Egyptians, Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Turks and Italians have all passed through Libya and left their mark on it. The ancient city of Leptis Magna's ruins have the ability to inspire awe. Leptis Magna had already been in existence for over 600 years when it hit the big time after one of its sons, Septimius Severus, became Roman emperor in the late second century AD. He spent a fortune rebuilding the city.Picture: Jason Hawkes / @jasonhawkesphot / jasonhawkes.com