Art In Libya

The main form of art in Libya is called Rock Art. Rock Art is markings made by man which is placed on natural stone.

Works Cited

Picture- "Beetles and Rock Art in Libya." http://jcringenbach.free.fr/. (accessed June 6, 2009).

Current Events

In 2003 the U.S restored their diplomatic relations with Libya even thought 189 Americans lost their lives in the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing.  This attack was to be ruined by a Libyan Intelligence Agent.  About 26 lawsuits were filed by American families against Libya.  Bush wanted to restore friendship with Libya in 2003 when the President promised to stop weapons of mass destruction and reimburse families who lost loved ones on the flight.  After this Libya was taken off the list by the UN of being a sponsored terrorist state.  Libya had to pay 2.7 billion in order to help these families.  

After the payments for the American families a government officer of Libya claimed that 3 Libyan citizens had lawsuits against America for President Reagan's airstrips that killed 41 of their people.  The U.S is reimbursing Libya bit not from government funding.  The people don't know where the money is coming from, but they are not happy with the situation that we became friends with Libya.  They feel it was because Bush wanted the presidents Oil and are not happy we are giving Libya money. 

Works Cited

"The Glenn Beck Program."Libya to Recieve reparations for Reagan Air strike. August 15, 2008.  http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/13932/. (accessed June 5, 2009).

History of Libya 1258-1922

The Ottoman empire dominated Libya. Turkish control was predominant during the Ottoman rule. "Libya lies between Egypt to the east, Algeria and Tunisia to the west, Sudan to the south east, and Chad and Niger to the south". (Libya georgraphy ) The Janissaries became a big influence in Libya. The Sanussiy movement stretches throughout Libya and later they become an important role in the Libyan resistance movement. In 1911 Tripoli was attacked by the Italians and Libya was being liberated from Ottoman rule. The Libyan people were not pleased with the situation but the Sultan allowed the Italians to take Libya and they signed the 1912 Treaty of Lausanne.

Works Cited:
http://www.oxfordbusinessgroup.com/country.asp?country=62

Timeline

107 BC - Rome conquered Northwestern Libya(Libyana)
643: Northeastern Libya is conquered by Amr Ibnu 1. The region is now in the Muslim Empire
647: The Arabs conquor Tripolitiania(Libyana)
1551 Tripolitania is under the Ottoman Empire(Libyana)
1842 Fezzan is under Ottoman control(Libyana)
1911 Italian invasion of Libya starts(Libyana)
1929 "Tripolitiania and Cyrenaica is united under Italian rule" (Libyana)
1931 Italian colonisation is over(Libyana)
1943 Great Britain and France divides Libya(Libyana)
1951 Libya is granted Independence(Libyana)
1953 Libya is now in the Arab League(Libyana)
1955 Libya is now part of the United Nations(Libyana)
1961 Libya increases oil profits(Libyana)
1963 Women are now able to vote(Libyana)
1969 The old constitution is temporarily replaced(Libyana)
1970 Troops leave Libya(Libyana)
1977 The flag of Libya is changed to all green(Libyana)
1982 Embargo placed by the USA(Libyana)
1985 Libya closes its borders to Tunsia and Egypt(Libyana)
1988 Borders to Tunsia and Egypt are open(Libyana)
1992 United Nations places sanctions on Libya because of the bombing of an airplane(Libyana)
1995 " Libya sends Palestinians out of the country" (Libyana)
1996 US threatens anyone that trades with Libya(Libyana)



Works Cited:

"Libyana". Libyana History. http://libyana.org/history/main.htm. (accessed June 4, 2009).

How World War 1 Impacts Libya

Libya was controlled by Turkey during the Ottoman period. In the 20th century Libya was part of North Africa. Italy had commercial interests there and at the same time Tripolitana and Cyrenaka were given to Italy. "WW 1 causes the Italian troops to be withdrawn until onlt the coastal towns of Libya are safely held" (History of Libya). Tripolitania and Cyrenaka came together in 1934 to form the colony of Libya.

Works cited: "History World". History of Libya. http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=7848001394177534498. (accessed June 3, 2009).

Empires And Dynasties

In the year of 1911, Italy and France were both wanting Libya. Because the italians were afraid that France would attack the Ottoman Empire they decided to attack first. The Italians defeated the Ottomans and after a peace treaty they claimed Libya and took Libya from the Ottomans(The Ottomans).  

Works Cited

"The Ottomans". http://wsu.edu/~dee/OTTOMAN/EUROPE.HTM.(accessed June 1, 2009).

Architecture in Libya

AL-Saraya Al-Hamra is a museum that is know to be the symbol of the city of Tripoli. Its meaning is "red castle". (tourlibya)

This mosque was an Italian built cathedral that has now become a mosque.  The green flags represent the Libyan flag. The mosque lies in Algeria Square(typepad). 

This photo is the Gurgi Mosque.  It is in the city of Tripoli and named after Youssef Gurgi a Georgian captive.  It was built in 1833 and it is said to be the cities most attractive mosques. (typepad)

Works Cited

"Girlsoloinarabia". typepad. http://girlsoloinarabia.typepad.com/photos/libya/index.html (accessed May 28, 2009).

"Tourlibya". http://tourlibya.orgfree.com/. (accessed May 28, 2009).

Islamic Traditions in Libya

A wedding ceremony in Libya is officiated by an inam.  There is a contract of the marriage and it is signed in the brides home.  usually the bride must be completely body covered and her face needs to be veiled.  "the newlyweds eat their wedding dinner in seclusion from guests, and the bride is showered with rice and candy as she is escorted to her new home."(Cultural Traditions Libya)

Works Cited

"Cultural Traditions Libya". Wedding Channel. http://weddings.weddingchannel.com/wedding-planning-ideas/wedding-ceremony-ideas/articles/cultural-traditions-libya.aspx (Accessed May 27, 2009).

Islam in Libya

Libya has an outstanding number of 97 percent Islamic.  Libya is the same as most all other North Africa countries as far as when Islam arrived(Political Islam).  "Libya experienced an Islamist revival from the late 1970s onwards that expressed itself predominantly through the Muslim Brotherhood (Ikhwan Muslimeen) as well as through a number of more militant groups"(Political Islam).

Works Cited

"Political Islam In LIbya". The Jamestown Foundation. http://www.jamestown.org/single/?no_cache=1&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=30148. (accessed May 25, 2009).

Relegion

In libya the religion is an overwhelming 97 Percent Islam.  It is a Sunni Muslim nation.  Although the majority is Sunni Muslims there are also Christian groups but these groups are mostly foreigners.  "Nearly all Libyans adhere to the Sunni branch of Islam, which provides both a spiritual guide for individuals and a keystone for government policy"(Country Studies).  Even Muslims that don't exactly believe in Islam still do what an Islam would do in terms of daily habits and the way they carry themselves. 

Works Cited

Country Studies. "Religion; Libya Table of Contents." http://countrystudies.us/libya/50.htm. (Accessed May 21, 2009).

Picture-http://www.robshacklett.com/Vacation_2004/Cairo/citadel_mosque.jpg

Day 3 Questions

                                                               LEPTIS MAGNA

A. Libya was in the region of Upper Egypt in 2000 B.C.

B. The language spoken in Libya is mainly Arabic, but some speak English and Italian.(Consultancy)

C. Leptis Magna is a feature in Libya!!!(World Info Zone)

Works Cited

Consultancy and Special Products-Africa. "Libya." http://us-africa.tripod.com/libya.html (accessed May 20, 2009).

World Info Zone. "Libya Information." http://worldinfozone.com/country.php?country=Libya (accessed May 20, 2009). 

Picture- http://media-2.web.britannica.com/eb-media/74/20174-004-463EAA8C.jpg

Stereotypes

1. Libyan Women are Demure(Libyan Women)

2. Libyan Women are Prudish(Libyan Women)

3. Police Hassles will be a problem for Americans.

Works Cited:

Muslimah Media Watch. "Libyan Women: Demure and Prudish." http://muslimahmediawatch.org/2008/07/01/libyan-women-demure-and-prudish-2/.(Accessed May 19, 2009).

Picture: http://muslimahmediawatch.org/2008/07/01/libyan-women-demure-and-prudish-2/

Lybia

http://www.addictedtotravel.com/Resources/Images/2008/7/3c793bfec9ed426696af88d002cc6dc9.jpg

The geological features of Libya are the Mediterranean Coast and the Sahara Desert.  The Tibesti Massif is a mountain range that is about 2200 meters.